Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $400 (94 Rentals)

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Gentian Oaks
$522 - $788
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Gentian Oaks

4503 Reese RdColumbus, GA 31907
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3011 18th Ave

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Milgen Village
$915 - $1,358
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Milgen Village

5800 Milgen RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Brittwood
$990 - $1,390
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Brittwood

2444 W Britt David RdColumbus, GA 31909
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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 Studio unit found at Wesley Pines priced from $610. 3413 Terminal Ct has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable East Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wesley PinesStudioStudio,1BA$610
3413 Terminal Ct2/12BR,1BA$695
Village Square Apartments2 BR 1 BA W/D CONN & MICROWAVE VS2BR,1BA$760
The Lodge Apartments1B1BS1BR,1BA$775
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$785
423 Mellon St2/12BR,1BA$795
2520 16th Ave2/12BR,1BA$800
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Pembrook Apartments2BD/1BATH FLAT 10312BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbus, GA

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Columbus area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Beallwood neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value East Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Crystal Place starting at $1,000 with a $0.95 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$0.91
Crystal Place2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Hillcrest ApartmentsB1 - 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$0.80
Village Square Apartments2 BR 1 BA W/D CONN & MICROWAVE VS2BR,1BA$0.84
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Pembrook Apartments2BD/1BATH FLAT 10312BR,1BA$0.97
2520 16th Ave2/12BR,1BA$1.06
423 Mellon St2/12BR,1BA$1.06
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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East Columbus, Columbus, GA

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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!

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 Harmony Apartments at Columbus which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in East Columbus costs $1,362.

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 9 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 $410 which is $952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Columbus.

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