
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (11 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $600 | $1,935 |
Uptown Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $855 | $1,850 |
Uptown Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $895 | $4,000 |
Uptown Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $1,041 | $3,000 |
Uptown Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,933 | $4,480 | $7,660 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA.
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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 1130 5th Ave priced from $850. Post Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Uptown Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1130 5th Ave | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Post Ridge | Mountain Ridge | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
Heritage Place Apartments | The Wisteria | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Liberty Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
The Gardens on Stadium | The Butterfly | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Columbus, GA
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Columbus area is the $0.87 price per square foot Studio Model at The Lofts at Swift Mill in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,935. The second greatest value Uptown Columbus apartment is the The Oaks Model at Greenleaf starting at $1,215 with a $1.02 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Lofts at Swift Mill | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.87 |
Greenleaf | The Oaks | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Riverfront Place - The Rapids | B11 | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
Liberty Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Legends at Armour Avenue | 2 Bedroom and 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
The Gardens on Stadium | The Butterfly | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Heritage Place Apartments | The Wisteria | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
1130 5th Ave | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Eagle & Phenix | Mill 2 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Post Ridge | Mountain Ridge | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown Columbus, Columbus, GA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Uptown Columbus Neighborhood in Columbus, GA
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 1130 5th Ave which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Uptown Columbus costs $5,660.
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 18 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 $429 which is $5,231 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Columbus.
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