
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MI from $600 (27 Rentals)
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Aspen Grove Apartments

Heritage Grove Apartments

Westmoore Apartments

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Aspen Creek Apartments

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Silver Pines Apartments

Lighthouse Estates

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Miles Apartments

Apple Valley Apartments

Brookstone Place Apartments

Glenview Gardens Apartments

1230 Chestnut St
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21176 Boquet Dr

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Columbus, MI 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 | $901 | $605 | $1,175 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $825 | $1,275 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $910 | $2,853 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $1,025 | $1,549 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $1,699 | $1,699 |
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Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MI is a Studio unit found at Aspen Grove Apartments priced from $800. Golf Marina Apartments in the Downtown Port Huron neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. 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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Aspen Grove Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Golf Marina Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Blackwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with basement | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Heritage Grove Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Aspen Creek Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
67748 S Main St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
ST. CLAIR LANDINGS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $970 |
Silver Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
Lighthouse Estates | LE2 - 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,050 |
Glenview Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MI and Nearby
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Double Section Model at Springbrook Estates in the starting from $1,549. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the G, H, K & L Style Model at Casa Mia Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the New Baltimore neighborhood. 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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Springbrook Estates | 3 Bed 2 Bath Double Section | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Casa Mia Apartments | G, H, K & L Style | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Belle River Apartments | Two Bedroom with Deck | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Blackwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with basement | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Brookstone Place Apartments | 2x1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Silver Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Lighthouse Estates | LE2 - 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Miles Apartments | 2Bedroom - 2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Heritage Grove Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
ST. CLAIR LANDINGS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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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 $850 at Golf Marina Apartments.
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 $925 at Blackwood Apartments.
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