Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (33 Rentals)

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1130 5th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1130 5th Ave

1130 5th AveColumbus, GA 31901
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Tower One
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tower One

543 3rd AveColumbus, GA 31901
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The Ralston
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ralston

211 12th StColumbus, GA 31901
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Uptown Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Apartments

744 BroadwayColumbus, GA 31901
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Eleventh Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eleventh Street Lofts

11 W 11th StColumbus, GA 31901
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1300 18th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1300 18th St

1300 18th StColumbus, GA 31901
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Post Ridge
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$845 - $1,300
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$845 - $1,300
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$845 - $1,300
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Post Ridge

501 16th Ave NPhenix City, AL 36869
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Greenleaf
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$950 - $1,260
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$950 - $1,260
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 18

Greenleaf

1701 37th StPhenix City, AL 36867
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Uptown Columbus, Columbus, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Columbus area of Columbus, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Place Apartments priced from $695. Rosehill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Uptown Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe Gardenia1BR,1BA$695
Rosehill ApartmentsThe Baron1BR,1BA$749
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
The Grove on 25th2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$805
Clover Leaf Apartment HomesSouth 1 x 12BR,1BA$825
Post RidgeMountain Ridge1BR,1BA$845
Uptown ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Uptown Apartments1BR,1BA$850
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$878
Central Highland Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Knowles Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Columbus, GA

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Columbus area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Cove in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,057. The second greatest value Uptown Columbus apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at Cloister Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cove2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.88
Cloister Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.83
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.76
Le Craw On 13thB1 - The Hawthorne2BR,2BA$1.05
Overlook at Midtown Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.91
The Grove on 25th2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.76
Hillcrest ApartmentsB1 - 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$0.98
The Gardens on StadiumThe Butterfly1BR,1BA$1.06
Knowles Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Columbus, Columbus, GA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Columbus Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Columbus is Heritage Place Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Uptown Columbus costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 3 regular apartments in Uptown 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 Uptown Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Columbus have an average cost of $332 which is $1,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Columbus.

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