
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus Junction, IA from $500 (45 Rentals)
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Valley View Apartments

MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS

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Welch Hotel Senior Apartments

IA City Lofts

Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way

308 N Linn St

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive
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Whiteway 2000

Seville

Sycamore Apartments

Cobblestone Apartments

Chandler Pointe Senior Living

Emerald Ct

1165 S Riverside Dr

Riverfront Crossings

SoDo Flats
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Mane Gate Apartments

319 Sycamore Drive

Westgate Villa

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Nemitz Hall

Orchards & Woodlands

2020 Cedar St

1218 Cedar St

Carriage Hill

Colorado Senior Lofts 55+
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218 1/2 W 7th St

Mediapolis Village

Oakcrest

625 E Burlington St

912 2nd Ave

2254 S Riverside Dr

322 Friendship St

156 Westside Dr

631 S Van Buren St
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530 N Dubuque St

Hawkeye Park

1115 S 1st Ave

5 S Johnson St

1131 Maple St

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

The Overlook

332 Friendship St

906 Benton Dr
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Columbus Junction, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus Junction?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Junction Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $695 | $1,495 |
| Columbus Junction 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,159 | $665 | $2,019 |
| Columbus Junction 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $695 | $2,400 |
| Columbus Junction 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Columbus Junction 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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Cheapest Available Columbus Junction Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus Junction, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS priced from $665. Welch Hotel Senior Apartments in the Oak Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus Junction apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| Welch Hotel Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Whiteway 2000 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Seville | 1 BR - Sublet | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Chandler Pointe Senior Living | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus Junction, IA and Nearby
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus Junction area is the $1.27 price per square foot Hillside Dr Townhome Model at Heritage Hill in the starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Columbus Junction apartment is the C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City starting at $695 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus Junction apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Hill | Hillside Dr Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.27 |
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Chandler Pointe Senior Living | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Seville | 1 BR - Sublet | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Welch Hotel Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Best Local Schools in Columbus Junction, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Junction Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbus Junction?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbus Junction is at Welch Hotel Senior Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Junction Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Junction Apartment is $665 at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbus Junction Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus Junction is starting from $700 at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS.
What is the most affordable Columbus Junction Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbus Junction Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS and starts from $870.
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