Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East South Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $400 (211 Rentals)

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Gentian Oaks
$522 - $788
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Gentian Oaks

4503 Reese RdColumbus, GA 31907
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$791

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3310 Albert St

ColumbusGA31903

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2904 Beacon Ave
$825 - $850
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2904 Beacon Ave

2904 Beacon AveColumbus, GA 31904
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648 Cross Creek
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$875 - $1,409
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648 Cross Creek

3911 Steam Mill RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Lumpkin Park Apartments
$878 - $1,000
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Lumpkin Park Apartments

3351 N Lumpkin RdColumbus, GA 31903
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Brittwood
$891 - $1,390
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Brittwood

2444 W Britt David RdColumbus, GA 31909
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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 3413 Terminal Ct priced from $695. Independence Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $707. Here are the most affordable East South apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3413 Terminal Ct2/12BR,1BA$695
Independence Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,4BA$707
Valor Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$717
Rosehill ApartmentsThe Baron1BR,1BA$749
Riverwalk Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$755
Harmony Apartments at ColumbusThe Sonata1BR,1BA$765
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$767
423 Mellon St2/12BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East South, GA

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the East South area is the $0.81 price per square foot Studio Model at The Lofts at Swift Mill in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,785. The second greatest value East South apartment is the Kitten Lake II Model at The Lakes Apartments starting at $1,215 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the East South 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$0.81
The Lakes ApartmentsKitten Lake II2BR,2BA$0.83
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.64
The Cove2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.88
Cloister Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.83
Avalon Apartment - Income RestrictedThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.98
Parkview Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.91
Highland Terrace I2x22BR,2BA$0.76
Crystal Place2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Pembrook Apartments1BD/1BATH FLAT1BR,1BA$0.93

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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 $795.

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

The cheapest apartment in East South is Valor Pointe Apartments which is listed at $717, while the average apartment in East South costs $1,605.

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 33 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 $686 which is $919 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East South.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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