Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Columbus IN Neighborhood of Columbus, IN from $700 (5 Rentals)

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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 $775. Williamsburg Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $924. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbus IN apartments for rent in Columbus, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bloomfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Williamsburg WayThe Richmond2BR,1BA$924
ApplegateStudioStudio,1BA$924

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus IN, IN

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus IN area is the $1.29 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Stonegate in the in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus IN apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Briarwood of Columbus starting at $1,755 with a $1.46 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.
StonegateThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.29
Briarwood of ColumbusThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.46
The Enclave ApartmentsT.HOME2BR,2BA$1.38
Arbor at Water's Edge2BR Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.18
Townhomes at 28thTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
The ColeOne Bedroom A21BR,1BA$1.61
Charleston Square2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.43
Quail Run1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
Williamsburg WayThe Winchester1BR,1BA$1.43
Bloomfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbus IN

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Columbus IN?

There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus IN, IN with pricing that ranges from $755 to $2,460. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Columbus IN ranging from $785 to $1,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Columbus IN?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Columbus IN ranges from $785 to $1,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,222.

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