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The Annex of Columbus
2333 Poshard DrColumbus, IN 47203
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2310 Sims CtColumbus, IN 47203
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Williamsburg Way
3838 Williamsburg WayColumbus, IN 47203
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2410 Charleston PlColumbus, IN 47203
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Briarwood of Columbus
2350 Thornybrook DrColumbus, IN 47203
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Steinhurst Manor
133 Salzburg BlvdColumbus, IN 47201
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Spruce Ridge
3770 Blue CtColumbus, IN 47201
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Residences on Carr Hill
2000 Charwood DrColumbus, IN 47201
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River Stone
3440 Riverstone WayColumbus, IN 47201
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St. Barts Apartments
725 Sycamore StColumbus, IN 47201
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Willowood Apartments
3541 Cardinal CtColumbus, IN 47203
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Applegate
2230 Applegate DrColumbus, IN 47203
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Eastlake Woods
1020 Thicket CtColumbus, IN 47201
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Canterbury House Apartments - Columbus
3501 Nicholas LnColumbus, IN 47203
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Ashford Park
1001 Ashford Park PlColumbus, IN 47201
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Arbor at Water's Edge
4060 N 150 WColumbus, IN 47201
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Columbus, IN Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,273 | $785 | $1,454 |
| Cheap Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $805 | $3,131 |
| Cheap Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $625 | $2,296 |
| Cheap Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $1,225 | $4,036 |
| Cheap Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $500 | $4,586 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, IN
Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Downtown Columbus IN | $1,665 | $785 | 54 |
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 $625. Applegate in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $819. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Annex of Columbus | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $625 |
| Applegate | Studio | Studio,1BA | $819 |
| Briarwood of Columbus | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| St. Barts Apartments | The Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Charleston Square Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, IN
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.10 price per square foot 4BR Upstairs Model at Arbor at Water's Edge in the in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood starting from $1,597. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Stonegate starting at $1,359 with a $1.26 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Arbor at Water's Edge | 4BR Upstairs | 4BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Stonegate | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| The Enclave Apartments | T.HOME | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 1422 Chestnut St, Unit B | 1422 Chestnut St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| Townhomes at 28th | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Parkview Townhomes | 2THR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Charleston Square Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Briarwood of Columbus | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Quail Run | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Annex of Columbus | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
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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 $959 at Applegate.
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 $625 at The Annex of Columbus.
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The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Stone and starts from $1,969.
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