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

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Gentian Oaks
$522 - $788
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$522 - $788

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Gentian Oaks

4503 Reese RdColumbus, GA 31907
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property at 1404 18th St

$650

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1404 18th St

ColumbusGA31901

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Brittwood
$891 - $1,390
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$891 - $1,390

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Brittwood

2444 W Britt David RdColumbus, GA 31909
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Milgen Village
$945 - $1,358
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$945 - $1,358

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Milgen Village

5800 Milgen RdColumbus, GA 31907
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105 Anthony St

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property at 16 Hemlock Dr

$1,030

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16 Hemlock Dr

ColumbusGA31904

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Greystone at Main Street
$1,080 - $1,610
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$1,080 - $1,610

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Greystone at Main Street

6400 Main StColumbus, GA 31909
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11th Avenue Estates
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11th Avenue Estates

2053 11th AvenueColumbus, GA 31901
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Fox Run
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Fox Run

6419-6425 Bullet BlvdColumbus, GA 31907
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Park Court
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Park Court

1414 41st StColumbus, GA 31904
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Cooper Creek Village
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Cooper Creek Village

4815 Burt Mar DrColumbus, GA 31907
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Gentian Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gentian Village

3860 Gentian BlvdColumbus, GA 31907
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Ballard Way
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ballard Way

5600 Hunter RdColumbus, GA 31907
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
2520 16th Ave2/12BR,1BA$800
Clover Leaf Apartment HomesSouth 1 x 11BR,1BA$825
Gentian CourtThe Elm1BR,1BA$860
Ashley StationA41BR,1BA$874
BrittwoodThe Willow2BR,1BA$891
Spring Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
GardenbrookThe Gardenia1BR,1BA$899
Crystal Place2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crescent Place3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Windsweep ApartmentsBottom floor unit2BR,2BA$0.99
Cloister Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.83
The Cove2x12BR,1BA$0.88
Windsor Park Apartments2x2 w Deck Enhanced2BR,2BA$1.03
Midland Falls Apartment HomesThe Chestnut2BR,2BA$0.98
The Meadows ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (SM)2BR,2BA$0.90
Parkview Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.91
Crystal Place2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.95
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$0.98

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Columbus, Georgia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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