Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $400 (71 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the East Columbus area of Columbus.

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6228 Crystal Dr

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2933 Thomas St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2933 Thomas St

2933 Thomas StColumbus, GA 31906
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2000 Wynnton
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Wynnton

2000 Wynnton RdColumbus, GA 31906
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Cooper Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cooper Cove

4770 Milgen RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Kopak Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kopak Apartments

1315 Wildwood AveColumbus, GA 31906
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Essex Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Apartments

2601 Hood StColumbus, GA 31906
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Peacock Woods
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peacock Woods

1514 Forest AveColumbus, GA 31906
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Wesley Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wesley Pines

5780 Milgen RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Fox Run
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Run

6419-6425 Bullet BlvdColumbus, GA 31907
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Cooper Creek Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cooper Creek Village

4815 Burt Mar DrColumbus, GA 31907
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1308 13th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1308 13th St

1308 13th StColumbus, GA 31901
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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 3 Beds unit found at The Hill priced from $499. Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable East Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The HillC - 3X2M3BR,2BA$499
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$750
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
Cross CreekThe Brookwood1BR,1BA$800
Hampton PlaceThe Augusta1BR,1BA$840
Harmony Apartments at ColumbusThe Sonata1BR,1BA$855
GardenbrookThe Orchard1BR,1BA$864
Midland Falls ApartmentsThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$909
Le Craw On 13thLinden1BR,1BA$986
Hillcrest ApartmentsB1 - 2Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbus, GA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbus area is the $0.86 price per square foot B3 Model at Greystone at Inverness in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $1,340. The second greatest value East Columbus apartment is the Sunroom Model at The Links of Maple Ridge starting at $1,125 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Northside 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.
Greystone at InvernessB32BR,2BA$0.86
The Links of Maple RidgeSunroom2BR,2BA$0.94
Windsor Park Apartments2x1.5 Townhome Enhanced2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Midland Falls ApartmentsThe Dogwood2BR,2BA$1.06
Trails at Flat Rock2A - 2 Bedroom (Granite)2BR,2BA$1.06
Hillcrest ApartmentsB1 - 2Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
University Crossing2x22BR,2BA$0.80
Hampton PlaceThe Augusta1BR,1BA$1.03
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$0.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Columbus, Columbus, GA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 Northwood Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in East Columbus costs $3,905.

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 13 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 $215 which is $3,690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Columbus.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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