
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, KY from $300 (20 Rentals)
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Capri

Robindale-East Apartments

Bee Creek Crossing

Jackson House
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323 E Kathleen St

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700 Sycamore St

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4012 E Jackson Blvd

726 Warren St

718 Lon Moore St

608 Main St
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303 Benton St

219 Rebecca St

1002 Hickory St

6839 MO-77
Columbus, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbus Studio Apartments | $860 | $693 | $948 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $874 | $595 | $3,200 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $755 | $390 | $3,600 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $881 | $361 | $1,650 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $1,200 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, KY is a 3 Beds unit found at The District at Cape priced from $361. Capri has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The District at Cape | RedHawk | 3BR,1BA | $361 |
Capri | Copper | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
Robindale-East Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Bee Creek Crossing | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Jackson House | 1 Bedroom - Jackson House | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, KY and Nearby
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.34 price per square foot 4Bd. 4Bt. (1442sqft) Model at Cape Trails in the starting from $490. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the The Nest Model at The Nest starting at $1,200 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cape Trails | 4Bd. 4Bt. (1442sqft) | 4BR,4BA | $0.34 |
The Nest | The Nest | 4BR,4BA | $1.08 |
Milan Luxury Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Westcreek Villas | Chipley | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Riverstone Apartments | Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Southside Square Apartments - NOW LEASING | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The District at Cape | Chestnut UPG | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Robindale-East Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Hawks Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Walk Score®
5 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
13 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $595 at Capri.
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 $390 at The District at Cape.
What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The District at Cape and starts from $361.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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