Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $1,300 (5 Rentals)

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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 11th Avenue Estates priced from $545. 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
11th Avenue EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$545
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe Gardenia1BR,1BA$695
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, GA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus area is the $0.67 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Swift Mill in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus apartment is the Two Bedroom Floor Plan Model at Lumpkin Park Apartments starting at $810 with a $0.70 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$0.67
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.70
Evangeline Heights Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.77
NorthcreekThe Oaks2BR,1.5BA$0.80
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$0.87
The Gardens on StadiumThe Butterfly1BR,1BA$0.95
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
1130 5th Ave11BR,1BA$0.94
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$0.88
11th Avenue EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Columbus?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, GA with pricing that ranges from $545 to $11,650. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Columbus ranging from $1,325 to $1,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Columbus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Columbus ranges from $1,325 to $1,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,685.

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