Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (20 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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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. Redstone Commons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $767. Here are the most affordable South Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Independence Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,4BA$707
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$767
Valor Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$878
Liberty Commons Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Columbus, GA

As of July 30, 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 Two Bedroom Floor Plan Model at Lumpkin Park Apartments starting at $878 with a $0.76 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.64
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.76
Liberty Commons Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Independence Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.85
Valor Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Columbus Apartments

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 18 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 $838 which is $302 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Columbus.

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