Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $400 (100 Rentals)

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Gentian Oaks
$522 - $788
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Gentian Oaks

4503 Reese RdColumbus, GA 31907
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property at 3011 18th Ave

$650 - $700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3011 18th Ave

ColumbusGA31901

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property at 822 Ragland Ct

$775 - $875

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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822 Ragland Ct

ColumbusGA31906

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648 Cross Creek
$825 - $1,352
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648 Cross Creek

3911 Steam Mill RdColumbus, GA 31907
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property at 619 3rd Ave

$1,000 - $1,250

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619 3rd Ave

ColumbusGA31901
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2933 Thomas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2933 Thomas St

2933 Thomas StColumbus, GA 31906
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727 7th Ave
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727 7th Ave

727 7th AveColumbus, GA 31901
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2000 Wynnton
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Wynnton

2000 Wynnton RdColumbus, GA 31906
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11th Avenue Estates
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11th Avenue Estates

2053 11th AvenueColumbus, GA 31901
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Kopak Apartments
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Kopak Apartments

1315 Wildwood AveColumbus, GA 31906
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Midtown Columbus, Columbus, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Columbus area of Columbus, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Place Apartments priced from $695. 3413 Terminal Ct has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Midtown Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe Gardenia1BR,1BA$695
3413 Terminal Ct2/12BR,1BA$695
Rosehill ApartmentsThe Baron1BR,1BA$749
423 Mellon St2/12BR,1BA$795
2520 16th Ave2/12BR,1BA$800
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
648 Cross CreekThe Brookwood1BR,1BA$825
The Avenue Apartments2 BD/1 BTH2BR,1BA$850
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Columbus, GA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Columbus area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath Model at Cloister Apartments in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Midtown Columbus apartment is the 2B2B Model at The Lodge Apartments starting at $1,016 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the East Wynnton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cloister Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.83
The Lodge Apartments2B2B2BR,2BA$0.91
Le Craw On 13thB1 - The Hawthorne2BR,2BA$1.05
Woodville ApartmentsThe Teaberry2BR,1.5BA$0.84
Hillcrest ApartmentsB1 - 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$0.98
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Harmony Apartments at ColumbusThe Harmony2BR,2BA$1.03
Wynnton Crossing Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1.05
1420 19th St, Unit ApartmentC1420 19th St1BR,1BA$1.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Georgia, including Columbus. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Columbus Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Columbus is Heritage Place Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Midtown Columbus costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Columbus?

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 9 regular apartments in Midtown Columbus 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 Midtown Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Columbus have an average cost of $335 which is $1,065 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Columbus.

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