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Columbus, GA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, GA

Pricing Updated: 10/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, GA area range in price from $455 to $12,153 with an overall median price of $6,947. The three Columbus neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Benning Hills at $600, South Columbus at $600, and Oakland Park at $600. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Benning Hills$1,143$60079
South Columbus$1,143$60089
Oakland Park$1,188$60052
North Highlands$1,206$60039
Old Town$1,934$1,015116
Highland Park$4,215$45525
Beallwood$4,703$600102
Carver Heights$7,399$59515
Winterfield$7,399$59578
Dinglewood$7,888$59518

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, GA is a Studio unit found at Wesley Pines in the East South neighborhood priced from $610. Independence Place Apartments in the South Columbus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wesley PinesStudioStudio,1BA$610
Independence Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,4BA$675
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$695
Spring LandingTwo Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$699
Cloister Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$700
Village Square Apartments2 BR 1 BA W/D CONN VS2BR,1BA$750
Clover Leaf Apartment HomesSouth 1 x 11BR,1BA$775
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, GA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.86 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Beallwood neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Two Bedroom Floor Plan Model at Lumpkin Park Apartments starting at $810 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
Parkview Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.86
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.70
The Lodge Apartments2B2B2BR,2BA$0.88
NorthcreekB-32BR,1.5BA$0.75
Huckleberry Hill Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
GardenbrookThe Orchard1BR,1BA$0.88
Village Square Apartments2BR 1 BA w/ W/D & Microwave2BR,1BA$0.87
The Grande at Columbus2TH2BR,1BA$0.93
University Crossing2x22BR,2BA$0.80
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$0.88

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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.

Columbus, GA
Population: 194,160

Ranked #127

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Columbus, GA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $799.

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 $6,947.

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 408 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 $330 which is $6,617 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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