Cheap Homes for Rent in East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (46 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community) priced from $700. Gentian Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable East Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$700
Gentian CourtThe Elm1BR,1BA$740
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
The Lodge Apartments1B1BM1BR,1BA$805
The Village on CherokeeThe Pines1BR,1BA$835
Woodville ApartmentsThe Buckeye1BR,1BA$844
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$855
Hillcrest ApartmentsA2 - 1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$885
Spring Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
Crystal Place2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbus, GA

As of August 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbus area is the $0.89 price per square foot The Chattahoochee Model at Hampton Place in the in the East South neighborhood starting from $1,340. The second greatest value East Columbus apartment is the B3S - Balkan SR Model at Greystone Summit Columbus starting at $1,490 with a $1.02 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.
Hampton PlaceThe Chattahoochee3BR,2.5BA$0.89
Greystone Summit ColumbusB3S - Balkan SR2BR,2BA$1.02
Greystone at Main StreetB2T2BR,2.5BA$0.93
Parkview Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.86
Crystal Place2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.95
BrittwoodThe Sycamore2BR,1.5BA$1.03
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$0.87
University Crossing2x22BR,2BA$0.80
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$0.88
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in East Columbus?

There are currently 255 Apartments for Rent in East Columbus, GA with pricing that ranges from $455 to $9,790. There are also 158 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Columbus ranging from $580 to $4,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Columbus ranges from $580 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,287.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Columbus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Columbus range from $499 to $7,120, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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