Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $400 (85 Rentals)

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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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property at 1423 17th Ave

$1,150 - $1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1423 17th 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
2 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11th Avenue Estates

2053 11th AvenueColumbus, GA 31901
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Kopak Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

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 Rosehill Apartments priced from $750. Gardenbrook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Midtown Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rosehill ApartmentsThe Baron1BR,1BA$750
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$785
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe DogwoodStudio,1BA$795
Gentian CourtThe Cypress1BR,1BA$797
648 Cross CreekThe Brookwood1BR,1BA$800
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
The Grande at Columbus2-TH2BR,1BA$845
The Avenue Apartments2 BD/1 BTH2BR,1BA$850
Club Hill ApartmentsJamis 22BR,1BA$890
Harmony Apartments at ColumbusThe Sonata1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Columbus, GA

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Columbus area is the $0.91 price per square foot Loom Model at Lofts at Riverwalk in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,170. The second greatest value Midtown Columbus apartment is the 2704 Peabody Ave Model at 2704 Peabody Ave, Unit A starting at $975 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus 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.
Lofts at RiverwalkLoom1BR,1BA$0.91
2704 Peabody Ave, Unit A2704 Peabody Ave3BR,1BA$0.81
Azalea Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.04
Woodville ApartmentsThe Teaberry2BR,1.5BA$0.84
The Lodge Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$0.91
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$0.80
The Grande at Columbus2-TH2BR,1BA$0.86
Ashley StationB1 - Ashley Station II2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Gentian CourtThe Cypress1BR,1BA$0.99
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Midtown Columbus, Columbus, GA

Ranked #7

Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 a cheap apartment in Midtown Columbus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Columbus is under $890.

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

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Columbus is Rosehill Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Midtown Columbus costs $7,092.

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 $263 which is $6,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Columbus.

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