Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, GA from $495 (88 Rentals)

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Gentian Oaks
$610
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$522 - $788
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Gentian Oaks

4503 Reese RdColumbus, GA 31907
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648 Cross Creek
$825 - $925
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$825 - $1,352
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$825 - $1,352
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648 Cross Creek

3911 Steam Mill RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Milgen Village
$950 - $1,124
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$950 - $1,358
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Milgen Village

5800 Milgen RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Brittwood
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$990 - $1,143
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$901 - $1,390
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Brittwood

2444 W Britt David RdColumbus, GA 31909
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Huckleberry Hill Apartments
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$1,020
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$1,020 - $1,120
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Huckleberry Hill Apartments

4570 Saint Marys RdColumbus, GA 31907
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11th Avenue Estates
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11th Avenue Estates

2053 11th AvenueColumbus, GA 31901
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Cooper Cove
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Cooper Cove

4770 Milgen RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Kopak Apartments
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Kopak Apartments

1315 Wildwood AveColumbus, GA 31906
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbus is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Valor Pointe Apartments which is listed at $717, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $1,371.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbus?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 183 regular apartments in Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Columbus have an average cost of $527 which is $844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.