Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus IN Neighborhood of Columbus, IN from $700 (27 Rentals)

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 6

722 Hutchins Ave, Unit 1/2

722 Hutchins Ave
ColumbusIN47201
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Townhomes at 28th
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$1,255 - $1,455
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$1,199 - $1,399
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Townhomes at 28th

1560 28th StColumbus, IN 47201
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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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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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Downtown Columbus IN, Columbus, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Columbus IN Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Columbus IN area of Columbus, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Bloomfield Apartments priced from $805. Applegate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $869. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbus IN apartments for rent in Columbus, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bloomfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$805
ApplegateStudioStudio,1BA$869
Briarwood of ColumbusOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,008
Charleston Square Apartments2 Bed 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,049
Residences on Carr HillMatthewStudio,1BA$1,049
Steinhurst ManorOtto1BR,1BA$1,070
Williamsburg WayThe Jefferson2BR,1BA$1,150
Quail Run1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
St. Barts ApartmentsThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1,175
Townhomes at 28thTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus IN, IN

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus IN area is the $0.93 price per square foot The Jefferson Model at Williamsburg Way in the in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus IN 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 Downtown Columbus IN apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Williamsburg WayThe Jefferson2BR,1.5BA$0.93
StonegateTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
The Enclave ApartmentsT.HOME2BR,2BA$1.32
Townhomes at 28thTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Arbor at Water's Edge2BR Downstairs2BR,2BA$1.28
The ColeOne Bedroom A21BR,1BA$1.53
Charleston Square Apartments2 Bed 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.37
Briarwood of ColumbusOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.39
Steinhurst ManorOtto1BR,1BA$1.52
Bloomfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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Downtown Columbus In, Columbus, IN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbus IN Apartments

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbus IN is starting from $1,049 at Charleston Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Columbus IN Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Columbus IN Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arbor at Water's Edge and starts from $1,467.

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