Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $400 (85 Rentals)

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1310 Stark Ave

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East Columbus, Columbus, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Columbus area of Columbus, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cloister Apartments priced from $700. Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable East Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cloister Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$700
Village Square Apartments2 BR 1 BA W/D CONN VS2BR,1BA$750
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Hampton PlaceThe Augusta1BR,1BA$840
GardenbrookThe Orchard1BR,1BA$864
Woodville ApartmentsThe Buckeye1BR,1BA$885
Windsor Park Apartments1x1 Small Classic1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbus, GA

As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbus area is the $0.86 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Beallwood neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value East Columbus apartment is the 2x1.5 Townhome Enhanced Model at Windsor Park Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the East South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkview Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.86
Windsor Park Apartments2x1.5 Townhome Enhanced2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Lodge Apartments2B2B2BR,2BA$0.88
Overlook at Midtown Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.95
Crystal Place2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.95
GardenbrookThe Orchard1BR,1BA$0.88
Village Square Apartments2BR 1 BA w/ W/D & Microwave2BR,1BA$0.87
University Crossing2x22BR,2BA$0.80
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$0.88
4217 Rosemont Dr, Unit 24217 Rosemont Dr2BR,1BA$0.99

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East Columbus, Columbus, GA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Columbus. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East Columbus Neighborhood in Columbus, GA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Columbus Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in East Columbus is Cloister Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Columbus costs $7,777.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 East 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 East Columbus?

Cheap apartments in East Columbus have an average cost of $175 which is $7,602 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Columbus.

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