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Columbus, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, IN

Pricing Updated: 06/26/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Columbus IN$1,829$74924

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 $735. Williamsburg Way in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Annex of Columbus2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$735
Williamsburg WayThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$749
Charleston Square2B/1B2BR,1BA$1,100
Briarwood of ColumbusOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,111
Townhomes at 28thTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, IN

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.11 price per square foot 4BR Upstairs Model at Arbor at Water's Edge in the in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood starting from $1,603. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the T.HOME Model at The Enclave Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.38 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor at Water's Edge4BR Upstairs4BR,2BA$1.11
The Enclave ApartmentsT.HOME2BR,2BA$1.38
1422 Chestnut St, Unit B1422 Chestnut St3BR,1.5BA$1.52
Townhomes at 28thTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Parkview Townhomes2THSR2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Residences on Carr HillGehry2BR,1BA$1.51
Charleston Square2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.43
Briarwood of ColumbusOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.53
The Annex of Columbus2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
Williamsburg WayThe WashingtonStudio ,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, IN with pricing that ranges from $735 to $2,708. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $615 to $3,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbus ranges from $615 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,520.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbus range from $1,245 to $2,708, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $949 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,749 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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