Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, GA from $400 (223 Rentals)

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Gentian Oaks
$522 - $788
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Gentian Oaks

4503 Reese RdColumbus, GA 31907
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2904 Beacon Ave
$850
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2904 Beacon Ave

2904 Beacon AveColumbus, GA 31904
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648 Cross Creek
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$875 - $1,325
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648 Cross Creek

3911 Steam Mill RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Brittwood
$852 - $1,390
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Brittwood

2444 W Britt David RdColumbus, GA 31909
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Columbus, GA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, GA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, GA area range in price from $522 to $4,000 with an overall median price of $1,385. The three Columbus neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Avondale at $550, Dinglewood at $650, and Wynnton at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Avondale$1,066$5508
Dinglewood$1,066$65013
Wynnton$1,066$65015
Benning Hills$1,140$67531
Oakland Park$1,140$67519
South Columbus$1,140$67531
Winterfield$1,140$55045
Outer Central$1,146$6508
East Highland$1,187$65011
Lakebottom$1,187$65013

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Place Apartments in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood priced from $695. 3413 Terminal Ct in the East Wynnton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe Magnolia - Heritage Place1BR,1BA$695
3413 Terminal Ct2/12BR,1BA$695
Uptown ApartmentsStudio - Uptown ApartmentsStudio,1BA$700
Independence Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,4BA$707
Riverwalk Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$755
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$767
Valor Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Holly Park Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$785
423 Mellon St2/12BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, GA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.84 price per square foot 3106 University Ave Model at 3106 University Ave in the in the Highland Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. 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.
3106 University Ave3106 University Ave3BR,1BA$0.84
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.64
The Cove2x12BR,1BA$0.88
Cloister Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.76
Parkview Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.91
The Lodge Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$0.94
Independence Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.85
Pembrook Apartments1BD/1BATH FLAT1BR,1BA$0.93
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89

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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 $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Heritage Place Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $1,385.

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 354 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 $412 which is $973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.

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