
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Columbus area of Columbus.


Arbor Pointe

Heritage Place Apartments

20 Muscogee Dr

3126 Baker Cir
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Avalon Apartment - Income Restricted

Parkway Place

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Holly Park Square Apartments

Cross Creek
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159 Munson Dr
South Columbus, Columbus, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Columbus Studio Apartments | $806 | $785 | $850 |
South Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $841 | $600 | $1,000 |
South Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $961 | $699 | $1,250 |
South Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $885 | $4,210 |
South Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $1,140 | $2,990 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA.
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Cheapest Available South Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Columbus area of Columbus, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Avalon Apartment - Income Restricted priced from $730. Spring Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $768. Here are the most affordable South Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Avalon Apartment - Income Restricted | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Spring Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $768 |
Holly Park Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $785 |
Cross Creek | The Brookwood | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Magnolia Place Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Columbus, GA
As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Columbus area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3B2B Model at The Lodge Apartments in the in the East Wynnton neighborhood starting from $1,170. The second greatest value South Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Liberty Commons Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Lodge Apartments | 3B2B | 3BR,2BA | $0.89 |
Liberty Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Heritage Place Apartments | The Wisteria | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Harmony Apartments at Columbus | The Harmony | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Parkway Place | 2x1-M | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Cross Creek | The Brookwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Spring Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Avalon Apartment - Income Restricted | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Holly Park Square Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Columbus Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in South Columbus is Avalon Apartment - Income Restricted which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in South Columbus costs $2,065.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 25 regular apartments in South 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 South Columbus?
Cheap apartments in South Columbus have an average cost of $506 which is $1,559 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Columbus.
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