Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus IN Neighborhood of Columbus, IN from $785 (29 Rentals)

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Townhomes at 28th
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$1,255 - $1,355

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Base Rent$1,255 - $1,355
Total Monthly Price$1,255 - $1,355
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. Williamsburg Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbus IN apartments for rent in Columbus, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bloomfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$805
Williamsburg WayThe Winchester1BR, 1BA$850
ApplegateStudioStudio, 1BA$919
Briarwood of ColumbusOne Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$1,018
Residences on Carr HillS3 VenturiStudio, 1BA$1,029
Parkview Townhomes1 Bed 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$1,050
Quail Run2 Bedroom (912 Sq. Ft.)2BR, 1BA$1,130
StonegateOne Bedroom One Bath1BR, 1BA$1,148
Steinhurst ManorLudwig w/ Den1BR, 1BA$1,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus IN, IN

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus IN area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3985 N 150 W Model at 3985 N 150 W, Unit 3983 North 150 West in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus IN apartment is the T.HOME Model at The Enclave Apartments in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood starting at $1,449 with a $1.34 price per square foot. 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.
3985 N 150 W, Unit 3983 North 150 West3985 N 150 W3BR, 2BA$1.36
The Enclave ApartmentsT.HOME2BR, 2BA$1.34
Townhomes at 28thTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR, 1BA$1.22
Arbor at Water's Edge2BR Downstairs2BR, 2BA$1.25
StonegateOne Bedroom One Bath1BR, 1BA$1.38
Columbus Crossing Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.53
Steinhurst ManorLudwig w/ Den1BR, 1BA$1.44
Briarwood of ColumbusOne Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$1.40
Williamsburg WayThe Winchester1BR, 1BA$1.28
Bloomfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.25

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $865 at Bloomfield 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 $1,435.

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