Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (37 Rentals)

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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
Senior Living
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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 2 Beds unit found at 727 7th Ave priced from $525. Heritage Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
727 7th Ave2 bedroom2BR,1BA$525
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$695
Cloister Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$700
Rosehill ApartmentsThe Baron1BR,1BA$750
Clover Leaf Apartment HomesSouth 1 x 11BR,1BA$775
The Grove on 25thThe Pine2BR,2BA$805
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$810
The Village on CherokeeThe Pines1BR,1BA$835
Evangeline Heights Apartments2x22BR,2BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, GA

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus area is the $0.60 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Swift Mill in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus apartment is the The Magnolia Model at The Grove on 25th starting at $922 with a $0.79 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 Lofts at Swift Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60
The Grove on 25thThe Magnolia3BR,2BA$0.79
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.70
Evangeline Heights Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.77
NorthcreekB-12BR,1.5BA$0.78
Liberty Commons Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Hillcrest ApartmentsB1 - 2Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$0.87
1130 5th Ave11BR,1BA$0.94
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$0.88

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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, GA

Ranked #8

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 $13,102.

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 25 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 $291 which is $12,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus.

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