Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East South Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $300 (120 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 2 Beds unit found at 727 7th Ave priced from $525. 11th Avenue Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $545. Here are the most affordable East South apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
727 7th Ave2 bedroom2BR,1BA$525
11th Avenue EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$545
Independence Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,4BA$675
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$700
Avalon Apartment - Income RestrictedOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Rosehill ApartmentsThe Baron1BR,1BA$750
Spring LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$768
Holly Park Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$785
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East South, GA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the East South area is the $0.87 price per square foot Studio Model at The Lofts at Swift Mill in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,935. The second greatest value East South apartment is the 2319 17th Ave Model at 2319 17th Ave, Unit A starting at $1,500 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus 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 MillStudioStudio ,1BA$0.87
2319 17th Ave, Unit A2319 17th Ave2BR,1BA$0.78
The Lodge Apartments3B2B3BR,2BA$0.89
The Cove2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.83
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.70
Woodville ApartmentsThe Teaberry2BR,1.5BA$0.90
University Crossing2x22BR,2BA$0.80
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$0.88
11th Avenue EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.83
727 7th Ave2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.84

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in East South?

The cheapest apartment in East South is 11th Avenue Estates which is listed at $545, while the average apartment in East South costs $8,930.

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 32 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 $206 which is $8,724 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East South.

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