Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East South Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $300 (130 Rentals)

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East South, Columbus, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East South area of Columbus, GA is a 3 Beds unit found at Independence Place Apartments priced from $640. Spring Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable East South apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Independence Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,4BA$640
Spring LandingTwo Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$699
BrittwoodThe Maple1BR,1BA$708
Wesley Pines1B/1BR1BR,1BA$725
Claflin School Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$730
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$767
The Grande at Columbus2TH2BR,1BA$795
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Cross CreekThe Brookwood1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East South, GA

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East South area is the $0.76 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Swift Mill in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value East South apartment is the 3106 University Ave Model at 3106 University Ave, Unit Unit A starting at $1,250 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Highland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at Swift Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.76
3106 University Ave, Unit Unit A3106 University Ave3BR,1BA$0.87
Claflin School Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.58
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.64
Windsor Park Apartments2x1.5 Townhome Enhanced2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Hampton PlaceThe Allez1BR,1BA$0.91
Parkview Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.91
The Lodge Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$0.91
1130 5th Ave11BR,1BA$0.94
The Grande at Columbus2TH2BR,1BA$0.89

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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East South, Columbus, GA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Georgia and customized analysis for Columbus, Georgia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East South is under $800.

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

The cheapest apartment in East South is Brittwood which is listed at $708, while the average apartment in East South costs $7,735.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East South?

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 71 regular apartments in East South 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 South?

Cheap apartments in East South have an average cost of $361 which is $7,374 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East South.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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