Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, GA from $400 with Utilities Included (54 Rentals)

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Gentian Oaks
$522 - $788
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Gentian Oaks

4503 Reese RdColumbus, GA 31907
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South Side Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Side Apartments

2-22 Southside CtColumbus, GA 31903
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2000 Wynnton
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Wynnton

2000 Wynnton RdColumbus, GA 31906
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Kopak Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kopak Apartments

1315 Wildwood AveColumbus, GA 31906
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Riverwind Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwind Apartments

1811 Riverland DrColumbus, GA 31903
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Essex Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Apartments

2601 Hood StColumbus, GA 31906
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1130 5th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1130 5th Ave

1130 5th AveColumbus, GA 31901
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Peacock Woods
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peacock Woods

1514 Forest AveColumbus, GA 31906
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Bella Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Cove

613 Farr RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Cooper Creek Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cooper Creek Village

4815 Burt Mar DrColumbus, GA 31907
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Peacock Woods II
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peacock Woods II

1509 Wildwood AveColumbus, GA 31906
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Gentian Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gentian Village

3860 Gentian BlvdColumbus, GA 31907
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Ballard Way
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ballard Way

5600 Hunter RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Spring Landing
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Landing

2001 Torch Hill RdColumbus, GA 31903
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Gentian Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gentian Square

3801 Gentian BlvdColumbus, GA 31907
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Morningside Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

Morningside Way

4831 Warm Springs RdColumbus, GA 31909
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Jomaric Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Jomaric Apartments

6916 Bullet BlvdColumbus, GA 31907
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The Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks

2842 Primrose RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Crystal Falls
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Falls

6145 Crystal DrColumbus, GA 31907
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Highland Terrace I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace I

800 Apex RdColumbus, GA 31904
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Amber Cove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Cove

925 Amber DrColumbus, GA 31907
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Eleventh Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eleventh Street Lofts

11 W 11th StColumbus, GA 31901
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Northgate Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Village

4400 Warm Springs RdColumbus, GA 31909
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1300 18th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1300 18th St

1300 18th StColumbus, GA 31901
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Crystal Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Park

6231 Crystal DrColumbus, GA 31907
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Hardaway Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hardaway Townhouses

3714 Willis RdColumbus, GA 31904
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Columbus Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Commons

500 5th AveColumbus, GA 31901
Senior Living
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,384.

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 138 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 $542 which is $842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.

Expert Rental Resources

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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.