
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (103 Rentals)
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3219 Urban Ave

Wesley Pines

The Apex on University

1404 18th St

8 Beechwood Heights

1500 28th St

1113 19th St

4208 16th Ave

Rosehill Apartments
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4333 Rosemont Dr #B, Unit B

Cloister Apartments

2425 Avalon Rd

Northwood Apartments

1028 31st St

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Woodville Apartments

Gentian Court

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Brittwood

Spring Cove

2306 Watkins Dr
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Gardenbrook

The Village on Cherokee

Crystal Place

4833 Delray Dr

2427 Laurel Dr, Unit B

Windsor Park Apartments

Hunters Run Apartments

Club Hill Apartments

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Milgen Village

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Greystone at Country Club
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2315 Japonica Dr

Quail Ridge Apartments

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Midland Falls Apartment Homes

Parkview Apartments

105 Anthony St

8082 Veterans Pkwy

1029 30th St

The Links of Maple Ridge

16 Hemlock Dr

1341 18th St
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2409 Reese Rd

The Cove

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Greystone at Main Street

11th Avenue Estates

Chimneys Bullet 8

Fox Run

Park Court

Cooper Creek Village

Gentian Village

Ballard Way
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North Columbus, Columbus, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Columbus Studio Apartments | $566 | $522 | $610 |
| North Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,171 | $610 | $2,350 |
| North Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $625 | $3,300 |
| North Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $610 | $2,700 |
| North Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $571 | $1,650 |
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There are currently 103 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA.
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Cheapest Available North Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Columbus area of Columbus, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Northwood Apartments priced from $800. 2520 16th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable North Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 2520 16th Ave | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Clover Leaf Apartment Homes | South 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Gentian Court | The Elm | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Ashley Station | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
| Brittwood | The Willow | 2BR,1BA | $891 |
| Spring Cove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Gardenbrook | The Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Crystal Place | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Columbus, GA
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Columbus area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Crescent Place in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value North Columbus apartment is the Bottom floor unit Model at Windsweep Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Phenix City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Crescent Place | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Windsweep Apartments | Bottom floor unit | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Cloister Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| The Cove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Windsor Park Apartments | 2x2 w Deck Enhanced | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Midland Falls Apartment Homes | The Chestnut | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| The Meadows Apartments | Two Bedroom (SM) | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Parkview Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Crystal Place | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Gardenbrook | The Juniper | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Best Local Schools in North Columbus, Columbus, GA
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Columbus Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in North Columbus is Northwood Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in North Columbus costs $1,695.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 6 regular apartments in North 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 North Columbus?
Cheap apartments in North Columbus have an average cost of $285 which is $1,410 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Columbus.
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