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36401 Division RdRichmond, MI 48062
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9237 N River Rd

AlgonacMI48001

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Columbus, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Willows in the Sandstone at The Retreat neighborhood priced from $725. Aspen Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WillowsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Aspen Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Golf Marina ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Anchor Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Richmond Club ApartmentsBeebe1BR,1BA$899
Blackwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with basement2BR,1BA$925
Heritage Grove ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$925
Aspen Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
67748 S Main St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$950
ST. CLAIR LANDINGS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MI and Nearby

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.15 price per square foot G, H, K & L Style Model at Casa Mia Apartments in the in the New Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Two Bedroom with Deck Model at Belle River Apartments starting at $1,025 with a $0.99 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.
Casa Mia ApartmentsG, H, K & L Style2BR,2BA$1.15
Belle River ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Deck2BR,1BA$0.99
Blackwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with basement2BR,1BA$0.93
Silver Pines Apartments1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$0.98
Anchor Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89
Miles Apartments2Bedroom - 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Heritage Grove ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
ST. CLAIR LANDINGS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Richmond Club ApartmentsBeebe1BR,1BA$1.12
The WillowsOne Bedroom1BR,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 $725 at The Willows.

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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