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4503 Reese RdColumbus, GA 31907
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property at 3431 Ruben St
$575
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3431 Ruben St

ColumbusGA31906

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$850
2 Bedroom Rentals
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2222 14th St

ColumbusGA31906

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Columbus, GA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, GA

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, GA area range in price from $522 to $4,000 with an overall median price of $1,157. The three Columbus neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wynnton at $799, Avondale at $875, and Dinglewood at $900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wynnton$799$57519
Avondale$875$69514
Dinglewood$900$57518
Oakland Park$950$70611
Highland Park$957$52227
Benning Hills$975$70641
Outer Central$975$69515
Winterfield$975$57539
Carver Heights$985$57512
East Highland$985$57524

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Blandford Avenue - 817 & 817.5 in the East Wynnton neighborhood priced from $550. 248 Margaret Ave in the East Wynnton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blandford Avenue - 817 & 817.51BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$550
248 Margaret Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$575
731 Winston Rd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$595
The Apex on UniversityPer Bedroom Pricing - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Stu...2BR,2BA$645
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe Magnolia - Heritage Place1BR,1BA$695
3413 Terminal Ct2/12BR,1BA$695
2520 16th Ave2/12BR,1BA$695
Wesley Pines1B/1BR1BR,1BA$725
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$767
Valor Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, GA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.78 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Swift Mill in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Redstone Commons Apartments starting at $767 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at Swift Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.64
Cloister Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.92
2316 Summerville Rd2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.94
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.86
9 Montclair Ct2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
The Apex on UniversityPer Bedroom Pricing - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Stu...2BR,2BA$0.72
2520 16th Ave2/12BR,1BA$0.92
731 Winston Rd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.79

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Columbus Overview

Situated on the banks of the might Chattahoochee River, Columbus is a hub of urban life in the great state of Georgia. Currently boasting over 200,000 proud residents, this working-class city has a long history of military service and historic relevance.

Why live in Columbus, GA?

Home to Columbus University as well as in close proximity to Fort Benning, Columbus rentals are almost always in-demand and have much to offer. Local amenities are generally of a higher scope than most cities of a similar size, and the scenic rush of the Chattahoochee River adds a natural ambiance to the city as a whole that is hard to miss. Charming, welcoming and working-class, Columbus is a great place to call home for a variety of lifestyles and budgets in Georgia.

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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 $770.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Blandford Avenue - 817 & 817.5 which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $1,157.

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 232 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 $439 which is $718 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.

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