Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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2904 Beacon Ave
$850
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2904 Beacon Ave

2904 Beacon AveColumbus, GA 31904
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727 7th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

727 7th Ave

727 7th AveColumbus, GA 31901
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1130 5th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1130 5th Ave

1130 5th AveColumbus, GA 31901
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Tower One
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tower One

543 3rd AveColumbus, GA 31901
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Uptown Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Apartments

744 BroadwayColumbus, GA 31901
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The Ralston
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ralston

211 12th StColumbus, GA 31901
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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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Columbus Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Commons

500 5th AveColumbus, GA 31901
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Post Ridge
$845 - $1,300
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$845 - $1,300
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Post Ridge

501 16th Ave NPhenix City, AL 36869
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Greenleaf
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$980 - $1,361
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$980 - $1,361
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$980 - $1,361
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Greenleaf

1701 37th StPhenix City, AL 36867
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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Columbus area of Columbus, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Place Apartments priced from $695. Overlook at Midtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe Magnolia - Heritage Place1BR,1BA$695
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
The Grove on 25th2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$805
Clover Leaf Apartment HomesSouth 1 x 11BR,1BA$825
NorthcreekThe Birches1BR,1BA$825
Post RidgeMountain Ridge1BR,1BA$875
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$878
Central Highlands Apartment Homes1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Knowles Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, GA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2x1 Model at The Cove in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,057. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at Cloister Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cove2x12BR,1BA$0.88
Cloister Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Evangeline Heights Apartments3x23BR,2BA$0.92
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.76
Le Craw On 13thB1 - The Hawthorne2BR,2BA$0.98
The Grove on 25th2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.76
Liberty Commons Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Hillcrest ApartmentsB1 - 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
The Grande at Columbus2-TH2BR,1BA$0.99
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89

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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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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbus Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Columbus is Heritage Place Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Downtown Columbus costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 9 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Columbus have an average cost of $331 which is $1,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus.

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