Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East South Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $400 (230 Rentals)

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$522 - $788

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Gentian Oaks

4503 Reese RdColumbus, GA 31907
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property at 3431 Ruben St
$575
2 Bedroom Rentals
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3431 Ruben St

ColumbusGA31906

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property at 2222 14th St
$850
2 Bedroom Rentals
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2222 14th St

ColumbusGA31906

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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 1 Bed unit found at Blandford Avenue - 817 & 817.5 priced from $495. 248 Margaret Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable East South apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blandford Avenue - 817 & 817.51BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$495
248 Margaret Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$550
731 Winston Rd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$595
Wesley PinesSTUDIOStudio,1BA$610
The Apex on UniversityPer Bedroom Pricing - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Stu...2BR,2BA$645
3413 Terminal Ct2/12BR,1BA$695
2520 16th Ave2/12BR,1BA$695
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$767
Valor Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Holly Park Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East South, GA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the East South area is the $0.78 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Swift Mill in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value East South apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Redstone Commons Apartments starting at $767 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the South 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 Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.64
Cloister Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.86
Crystal Place2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Club Hill ApartmentsJamis 22BR,1BA$0.87
9 Montclair Ct2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.83
The Apex on UniversityPer Bedroom Pricing - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Stu...2BR,2BA$0.72
2520 16th Ave2/12BR,1BA$0.92
731 Winston Rd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.79

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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 $785.

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

The cheapest apartment in East South is Blandford Avenue - 817 & 817.5 which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in East South costs $1,106.

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 47 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 $546 which is $560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East South.

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