Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $525 (51 Rentals)

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Lumpkin Park Apartments
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$991 - $1,129

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Base Rent$991 - $1,129
Total Monthly Price$991 - $1,129
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lumpkin Park Apartments

3351 N Lumpkin RdColumbus, GA 31903
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Lofts at Riverwalk
$1,185 - $1,520

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Base Rent$1,185 - $1,520
Total Monthly Price$1,185 - $1,520
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lofts at Riverwalk

3201 1st AveColumbus, GA 31904
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$1,545 - $1,550
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1250 Broadway

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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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Eagle & Phenix
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle & Phenix

1291 Front AveColumbus, GA 31901
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Post Ridge
$845 - $1,300

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Base Rent$845 - $1,300
Total Monthly Price$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 - $1,110

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Base Rent$980 - $1,110
Total Monthly Price$980 - $1,110
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Greenleaf

1701 37th StPhenix City, AL 36867
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The Gardens on Stadium
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$1,100 - $1,410

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,410
Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,410
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The Gardens on Stadium

3300 Stadium DrPhenix City, AL 36867
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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. Rosehill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. 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
Rosehill ApartmentsThe Baron1BR,1BA$749
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
Uptown ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Uptown Apartments1BR,1BA$850
Post RidgeMountain Ridge1BR,1BA$875
Central Highlands Apartment Homes1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
The Village on CherokeeA1 - The Pines1BR,1BA$900
NorthcreekB-22BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, GA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Columbus apartment is the The Dragonfly Model at The Gardens on Stadium starting at $1,100 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Phenix City 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 Lofts at Swift Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
The Gardens on StadiumThe Dragonfly2BR,2BA$0.89
Cloister Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.86
NorthcreekB-22BR,1.5BA$0.83
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
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$0.97
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89

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

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, GA

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Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,090.

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 4 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 $378 which is $712 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus.

Expert Rental Resources

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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