Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Riverwind Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwind Apartments

1811 Riverland DrColumbus, GA 31903
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Marathon Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marathon Drive

3400 Marathon DrColumbus, GA 31903
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South Columbus, Columbus, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Columbus area of Columbus, GA is a 3 Beds unit found at Independence Place Apartments priced from $640. Spring Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable South Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Independence Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,4BA$640
Spring LandingTwo Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$699
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$767
Harmony Apartments at ColumbusThe Sonata1BR,1BA$815
Parkway Place2x1-M2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Columbus, GA

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Columbus area is the $0.64 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Redstone Commons Apartments in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $767. The second greatest value South Columbus apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Avalon Apartment - Income Restricted starting at $1,073 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.64
Avalon Apartment - Income RestrictedThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.98
Liberty Commons Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.04
Huckleberry Hill Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Parkway Place2x1-M2BR,1BA$1.07
Spring LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Independence Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Harmony Apartments at ColumbusThe Solo1BR,1BA$1.43

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Columbus. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Spring Landing which is listed at $768, while the average apartment in South Columbus costs $2,062.

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 61 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 $752 which is $1,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Columbus.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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