
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, IN from $700 (25 Rentals)
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The Annex of Columbus

Charleston Square

Williamsburg Way

Steinhurst Manor

Briarwood of Columbus
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1909 Gilmore St

714 Chestnut St
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603 Chestnut St

1013 14th St

744 Union St

135 W Hendricks St
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106 W Broadway St

108 W Pennsylvania St

251 E Madison St

194 Hayden Pike

1420 E Jefferson St

208 S Chestnut St
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801 Hurricane St
Columbus, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,157 | $755 | $1,245 |
Cheap Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $775 | $1,621 |
Cheap Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $835 | $2,425 |
Cheap Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $1,220 | $2,164 |
Cheap Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, IN
Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025Current 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 | $1,600 | $755 | 61 |
Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Bloomfield Apartments in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood priced from $775. Applegate in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $924. 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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Bloomfield Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Applegate | Studio | Studio,1BA | $924 |
Williamsburg Way | The Richmond | 2BR,1BA | $924 |
Charleston Square | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
St. Barts Apartments | The Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, IN
As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3 bed 1.5 bath M Model at Eastlake Woods in the starting from $1,435. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Stonegate starting at $1,699 with a $1.29 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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Eastlake Woods | 3 bed 1.5 bath M | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
Stonegate | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Arbor at Water's Edge | 3BR Upstairs | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Spruce Ridge | Maryland | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
The Enclave Apartments | T.HOME | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Briarwood of Columbus | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
Townhomes at 28th | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Williamsburg Way | The Richmond | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Charleston Square | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Bloomfield Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Getting Around Columbus, IN
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $775 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 $835 at Bloomfield Apartments.
What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Townhomes at 28th and starts from $1,299.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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