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LamBar Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

LamBar Place

415 S Broadway StPittsburg, KS 66762
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Ash Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ash Place

2095 N Ash StNevada, MO 64772
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Casa Del Sol Complex
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Sol Complex

3982 CR 1675Coffeyville, KS 67337
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Northpark Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northpark Apartments

3502 Newman RdJoplin, MO 64801
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Columbus, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, KS is a Studio unit found at The Dels - Pittsburg priced from $525. Baxter Springs Senior Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $561. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dels - PittsburgStudioStudio,1BA$525
Baxter Springs Senior Residences1x1 40%1BR,1BA$561
Zahn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$604
Monett Meadows (Sunset Villa Apartments)1 bed /1 bath1BR,1BA$650
Eldorado SpringsForest Grove1BR,1BA$660
University Digs ApartmentsStudios/ Jr 1 BedStudio,1BA$699
Summerfield Apartments & MicroUnits2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$760
Brentwood Pointe ApartmentsCALL FOR AVAILABILITY, Now PreLeasing - Reser...3BR,2BA$815
Brick + Mortar LoftsstudioStudio,1BA$850
Peachtree ApartmentsModel 1 A2BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, KS and Nearby

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.64 price per square foot CALL FOR AVAILABILITY, Now PreLeasing - Reser... Model at Brentwood Pointe Apartments in the starting from $815. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Docks 2BR 2BA ground floor Model at Airport Landings and The Docks Apartments starting at $995 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Town of Lehigh 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.
Brentwood Pointe ApartmentsCALL FOR AVAILABILITY, Now PreLeasing - Reser...3BR,2BA$0.64
Airport Landings and The Docks ApartmentsDocks 2BR 2BA ground floor2BR,2BA$0.90
Zahn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.76
Eldo Suites Apartments2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.10
The BoulevardTwo Bedroom Platinum2BR,2BA$1.48
Peachtree ApartmentsModel 1 A2BR,1BA$0.93
Rustic Ridge Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Baxter Springs Senior Residences1x1 40%1BR,1BA$0.87
Eldorado SpringsForest Grove1BR,1BA$1.10
Monett Meadows (Sunset Villa Apartments)1 bed /1 bath1BR,1BA$1.13

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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 Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbus is at The Dels - Pittsburg listed at $525.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $561 at Baxter Springs Senior Residences.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is starting from $760 at Summerfield Apartments & MicroUnits.

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