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Columbus, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, IN

Pricing Updated: 05/06/2025

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$1,449$57044

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Bloomfield Apartments priced from $775. Williamsburg Way in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $965. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bloomfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Williamsburg WayThe Richmond2BR,1BA$965
ApplegateOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, IN

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.04 price per square foot Three Bedroom One Bath Large Model at Townhomes at 28th in the in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood starting from $1,399. 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 . 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.
Townhomes at 28thThree Bedroom One Bath Large3BR,1BA$1.04
The Enclave ApartmentsT.HOME2BR,2BA$1.38
Arbor at Water's Edge2BR Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.18
Monarch Crossing2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Briarwood of ColumbusTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Quail Run2 Bedroom (912 Sq. Ft.)2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Williamsburg WayThe Richmond2BR,1BA$1.09
StonegateOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
1537 Pearl St, Unit A1537 Pearl St1BR,1BA$1.32
Bloomfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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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 $570 to $2,800. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $695 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 $695 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,004.

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 $1,265 to $2,469, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,299 to $2,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $570.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.