
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $400 (86 Rentals)
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619 Coolidge Ave

Wesley Pines

Le Craw On 13th

2339 Schaul St

Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)

Cloister Apartments

3515 Edgewood Rd
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Hillcrest Apartments

The Lodge Apartments

1824-2020 Sheffield Dr

3910 Fairview Dr

Overlook at Midtown Apartments

Northwood Apartments

Cross Creek

2205 Camille Dr

Hunters Run Apartments
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The Avenue Apartments

2221 17th Ave

Gardenbrook

4423 Reese Rd

Club Hill Apartments

Woodville Apartments

Gentian Court

Crystal Place

The Village on Cherokee
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2639 Willow St

Pembrook Apartments

Harmony Apartments at Columbus

Quail Ridge

Brittwood

Greystone at Country Club

Milgen Village

1310 Stark Ave

Midland Falls Apartments

Spring Cove
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Trails at Flat Rock

The Lakes Apartments

Parkview Apartments

6407-6423 Flat Rock Rd

The Palms

Greystone at Main Street

Windsor Park Apartments

The Links of Maple Ridge

Greystone at Inverness
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East Columbus, Columbus, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Columbus Studio Apartments | $727 | $525 | $1,048 |
East Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,084 | $610 | $2,070 |
East Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,148 | $455 | $2,244 |
East Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $875 | $6,609 |
East Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,506 | $3,144 | $8,098 |
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There are currently 86 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cloister Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community) | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
Village Square Apartments | 2 BR 1 BA W/D CONN VS | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Overlook at Midtown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Northwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Hampton Place | The Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Gardenbrook | The Orchard | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
Woodville Apartments | The Buckeye | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Windsor Park Apartments | 1x1 Small Classic | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkview Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
Windsor Park Apartments | 2x1.5 Townhome Enhanced | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
The Lodge Apartments | 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Overlook at Midtown Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Crystal Place | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
Gardenbrook | The Orchard | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Village Square Apartments | 2BR 1 BA w/ W/D & Microwave | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
University Crossing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community) | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
4217 Rosemont Dr, Unit 2 | 4217 Rosemont Dr | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Ranked #6
Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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 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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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