Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, IN from $600 (36 Rentals)

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5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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4378 Ashworth Ln

ColumbusIN47201

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Willowood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willowood Apartments

3541 Cardinal CtColumbus, IN 47203
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Applegate
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Applegate

2230 Applegate DrColumbus, IN 47203
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Ashford Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashford Park

1001 Ashford Park PlColumbus, IN 47201
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Eastlake Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastlake Woods

1020 Thicket CtColumbus, IN 47201
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Arbor at Water's Edge
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor at Water's Edge

4060 N 150 WColumbus, IN 47201
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property at 202 E Taylor St

$525 - $645

1 Bedroom Rentals

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202 E Taylor St

ShelbyvilleIN46176

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Columbus, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, IN

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, IN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Columbus IN$1,665$78553

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Annex of Columbus priced from $725. Bloomfield Apartments in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Annex of Columbus2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$725
Bloomfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$805
Williamsburg WayThe Richmond2BR,1BA$899
Parkview Townhomes1 Bed 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,050
Residences on Carr HillS2 MatthewStudio,1BA$1,069
Quail Run1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Townhomes at 28thTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,205
The ColeA11BR,1BA$1,215
Eastlake Woods2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1BA$1,240
Columbus Crossing Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, IN

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3BR Upstairs Model at Arbor at Water's Edge in the in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood starting from $1,474. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the The Admiral Model at Monarch Crossing starting at $1,450 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor at Water's Edge3BR Upstairs3BR,2BA$1.13
Monarch CrossingThe Admiral2BR,2BA$1.36
Briarwood of ColumbusTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Townhomes at 28thTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
St. Barts ApartmentsThe Redbud2BR,2BA$1.50
Eastlake Woods2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The ColeA21BR,1BA$1.51
The Annex of Columbus2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.05
Williamsburg WayThe Winchester1BR,1BA$1.43
Bloomfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $805 at Bloomfield Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is starting from $725 at The Annex of Columbus.

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