Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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3310 Albert St

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Lumpkin Park Apartments
$878 - $1,000
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Lumpkin Park Apartments

3351 N Lumpkin RdColumbus, GA 31903
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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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Spring Landing
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Landing

2001 Torch Hill RdColumbus, 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 $707. Valor Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $717. Here are the most affordable South Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Independence Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,4BA$707
Valor Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$717
Harmony Apartments at ColumbusThe Sonata1BR,1BA$765
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$767
Liberty Commons Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Columbus, GA

As of June 12, 2026 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$0.99
Independence Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Valor Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Harmony Apartments at ColumbusThe Sonata1BR,1BA$1.21

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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 Valor Pointe Apartments which is listed at $717, while the average apartment in South Columbus costs $1,143.

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 33 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 $789 which is $354 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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.