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Columbus, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, GA

Pricing Updated: 06/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, GA area range in price from $499 to $11,450 with an overall median price of $6,966. The three Columbus neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Highland Park at $499, Benning Hills at $600, and South Columbus at $600. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Highland Park$1,139$49937
Benning Hills$1,200$60062
South Columbus$1,227$60050
Oakland Park$1,300$60056
North Highlands$1,700$50051
Old Town$1,813$99990
Beallwood$2,275$50099
Downtown Columbus$5,450$60050
Uptown Columbus$5,450$60051
Carver Heights$8,005$69917

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, GA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Hill in the Beallwood neighborhood priced from $499. Claflin School Apartments in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $521. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The HillC - 3X2M3BR,2BA$499
Claflin School Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$521
727 7th Ave2 bedroom2BR,1BA$525
11th Avenue EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$545
Independence Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,4BA$675
Avalon Apartment - Income RestrictedOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Rosehill ApartmentsThe Baron1BR,1BA$750
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$750
Spring LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$768
Clover Leaf Apartment HomesSouth 1 x 11BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, GA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Beallwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus 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
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.70
Post RidgeRidge Bluff2BR,1BA$0.91
Cross CreekThe Creekside2BR,2BA$0.92
University Crossing2x22BR,2BA$0.80
11th Avenue EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.83
Claflin School Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.80
727 7th Ave2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?

There are currently 445 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, GA with pricing that ranges from $499 to $11,450. There are also 229 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $500 to $4,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbus ranges from $500 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,454.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbus range from $499 to $6,260, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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