Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $600 (47 Rentals)

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Lumpkin Park Apartments
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$991 - $1,129

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Base Rent$991 - $1,129
Total Monthly Price$991 - $1,129
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lumpkin Park Apartments

3351 N Lumpkin RdColumbus, GA 31903
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Lofts at Riverwalk
$1,185 - $1,520

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Base Rent$1,185 - $1,520
Total Monthly Price$1,185 - $1,520
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lofts at Riverwalk

3201 1st AveColumbus, GA 31904
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$1,545 - $1,550
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1250 Broadway

ColumbusGA31901

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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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Uptown Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Apartments

744 BroadwayColumbus, GA 31901
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The Ralston
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ralston

211 12th StColumbus, 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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Eagle & Phenix
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle & Phenix

1291 Front AveColumbus, GA 31901
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Post Ridge
$845 - $1,300

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Base Rent$845 - $1,300
Total Monthly Price$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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$980 - $1,110

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Base Rent$980 - $1,110
Total Monthly Price$980 - $1,110
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Greenleaf

1701 37th StPhenix City, AL 36867
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The Gardens on Stadium
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$1,145 - $1,410

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Base Rent$1,145 - $1,410
Total Monthly Price$1,145 - $1,410
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

The Gardens on Stadium

3300 Stadium DrPhenix 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. Overlook at Midtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Uptown Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe Magnolia - Heritage Place1BR,1BA$695
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
The Grove on 25th2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$805
Clover Leaf Apartment HomesSouth 1 x 11BR,1BA$825
Uptown ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Uptown Apartments1BR,1BA$850
Post RidgeMountain Ridge1BR,1BA$875
The Village on CherokeeA1 - The Pines1BR,1BA$900
Central Highlands Apartment Homes1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Greystone at Country ClubB12BR,1BA$935
1934 Wildwood2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Columbus, GA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Columbus area is the $0.78 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Swift Mill in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Uptown Columbus apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at Cloister Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 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 Lofts at Swift Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
Cloister Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.86
The Grove on 25th2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.76
Liberty Commons Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.99
GardenbrookThe Juniper2BR,1BA$0.97
The Grande at Columbus2-TH2BR,1BA$0.99
1934 Wildwood2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Greystone at Country ClubB12BR,1BA$1.14

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Uptown Columbus, Columbus, GA

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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 $1,090.

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 4 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 $401 which is $689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Columbus.

Expert Rental Resources

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