Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $522 (120 Rentals)

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Gentian Oaks
$522 - $788
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Gentian Oaks

4503 Reese RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Brittwood
$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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Milgen Village

5800 Milgen RdColumbus, GA 31907
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11th Avenue Estates

2053 11th AvenueColumbus, GA 31901
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North Columbus, Columbus, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Columbus area of Columbus, GA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Apex on University priced from $645. 2520 16th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable North Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Apex on UniversityPer Bedroom Pricing - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Stu...2BR,2BA$645
2520 16th Ave2/12BR,1BA$695
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Highland Terrace I1x11BR,1BA$800
Clover Leaf Apartment HomesSouth 1 x 11BR,1BA$825
Wesley Pines2B/1BR2BR,1BA$850
Gentian CourtThe Elm1BR,1BA$860
Ashley StationA41BR,1BA$874
BrittwoodThe Willow2BR,1BA$891

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Columbus, GA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Columbus area is the $0.94 price per square foot Culpeo Model at Grove Park Apartments in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $2,035. The second greatest value North Columbus apartment is the The Alan Model at Hampton Place starting at $1,015 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the East South 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.
Grove Park ApartmentsCulpeo3BR,3BA$0.94
Hampton PlaceThe Alan1BR,1BA$0.84
Cloister Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Windsor Park Apartments2x2 Large Classic2BR,2BA$0.96
2316 Summerville Rd2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.94
NorthcreekB-22BR,1.5BA$0.83
Greystone at Country ClubB162BR,1BA$0.95
Crystal Place2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.95
The Apex on UniversityPer Bedroom Pricing - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Stu...2BR,2BA$0.72
2520 16th Ave2/12BR,1BA$0.92

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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 $1,290.

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 9 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 $256 which is $1,034 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Columbus.

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