Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (50 Rentals)

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2904 Beacon Ave
$825 - $850
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2904 Beacon Ave

2904 Beacon AveColumbus, GA 31904
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Lumpkin Park Apartments
$878 - $1,000
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$878 - $1,000
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$878 - $1,000
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Lumpkin Park Apartments

3351 N Lumpkin RdColumbus, GA 31903
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Lofts at Riverwalk
$1,245 - $1,600
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$1,245 - $1,600
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Lofts at Riverwalk

3201 1st 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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Eagle & Phenix
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle & Phenix

1291 Front AveColumbus, GA 31901
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Post Ridge
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$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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$950 - $1,260
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Greenleaf

1701 37th StPhenix City, AL 36867
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Brookwood Park
$1,125 - $1,250
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$1,125 - $1,250
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Brookwood Park

2319 College DrPhenix City, AL 36869
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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 Gardenia1BR,1BA$695
Rosehill ApartmentsThe Baron1BR,1BA$749
The Grove on 25th2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$805
Clover Leaf Apartment HomesSouth 1 x 11BR,1BA$825
Post RidgeMountain Ridge1BR,1BA$845
Uptown ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Uptown Apartments1BR,1BA$850
GardenbrookThe Gardenia1BR,1BA$899
Knowles Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Central Highland Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, GA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath Model at Cloister Apartments in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Cove Apartments starting at $1,057 with a $0.88 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.
Cloister Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.83
Cove Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.88
Evangeline Heights Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.87
The Grove on 25th2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.76
Liberty Commons2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.99
The Grande at Columbus2-TH2BR,1BA$1.07
The Gardens on StadiumThe Butterfly1BR,1BA$1.06
Greystone at Country ClubA61BR,1BA$1.18
Knowles Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Le Craw On 13thA1 - The Linden1BR,1BA$1.17

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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, GA

Ranked #7

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 $1,400.

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 6 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 $370 which is $1,030 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus.

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