Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (38 Rentals)

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Lumpkin Park Apartments
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$878 - $1,043
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$878 - $1,043
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$878 - $1,043
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lumpkin Park Apartments

3351 N Lumpkin RdColumbus, GA 31903
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$1,000 - $1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 29

619 3rd Ave

ColumbusGA31901
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Lofts at Riverwalk
$1,050 - $1,450
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$1,050 - $1,450
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$1,050 - $1,450
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Post Ridge
$845 - $1,300
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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 - $1,255
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$950 - $1,255
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30

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. 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 12BR,1BA$825
Post RidgeMountain Ridge1BR,1BA$845
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850
The Avenue Apartments2 BD/1 BTH2BR,1BA$850
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 April 28, 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 B1 - The Hawthorne Model at Le Craw On 13th starting at $1,158 with a $1.05 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
Le Craw On 13thB1 - The Hawthorne2BR,2BA$1.05
The Grove on 25th2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.76
GreenleafThe Redwoods2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Liberty Commons Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Hillcrest ApartmentsB1 - 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$0.98
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Knowles Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
1420 19th St, Unit ApartmentC1420 19th St1BR,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, GA

Ranked #7

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

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3.5
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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 8 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 $343 which is $1,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus.

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