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$750 - $1,300

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2400 Bell St

ColumbusGA31906

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South Side Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Side Apartments

2-22 Southside CtColumbus, GA 31903
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2933 Thomas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2933 Thomas St

2933 Thomas StColumbus, GA 31906
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727 7th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

727 7th Ave

727 7th AveColumbus, GA 31901

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2000 Wynnton
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Wynnton

2000 Wynnton RdColumbus, GA 31906
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11th Avenue Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11th Avenue Estates

2053 11th AvenueColumbus, GA 31901
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Kopak Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kopak Apartments

1315 Wildwood AveColumbus, GA 31906
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Essex Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Apartments

2601 Hood StColumbus, GA 31906
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Riverwind Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwind Apartments

1811 Riverland DrColumbus, GA 31903
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Southeast Columbus, Columbus, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Columbus area of Columbus, GA is a 3 Beds unit found at Independence Place Apartments priced from $640. Heritage Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Southeast Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Independence Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,4BA$640
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$695
Uptown ApartmentsStudio - Uptown ApartmentsStudio,1BA$700
Woodville ApartmentsThe Buckeye1BR,1BA$709
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$767
The Grande at Columbus2-TH2BR,1BA$795
Cross CreekThe Brookwood1BR,1BA$800
Le Craw On 13thA2 - The Gardenia1BR,1BA$824
Holly Park Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
Magnolia Place Apartments2x12BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbus, GA

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbus area is the $0.94 price per square foot Three Bedroom | Two Bathroom Model at Azalea Ridge Apartments in the in the East Wynnton neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Southeast Columbus apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Redstone Commons Apartments starting at $767 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Azalea Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom | Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.94
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
The Lodge Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$0.91
1130 5th Ave11BR,1BA$0.94
Harmony Apartments at ColumbusThe Harmony2BR,2BA$1.03
The Grande at Columbus2-Flat2BR,1BA$0.93
Le Craw On 13thA2 - The Gardenia1BR,1BA$1.02
Woodville ApartmentsThe Buckeye1BR,1BA$0.93

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Southeast Columbus, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. 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 the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Columbus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Columbus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Columbus is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Columbus is Heritage Place Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Southeast Columbus costs $1,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 19 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Columbus have an average cost of $524 which is $971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast 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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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