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Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Golf Marina Apartments in the Downtown Port Huron neighborhood priced from $850. Richmond Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golf Marina ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Richmond Club ApartmentsBeebe1BR,1BA$899
Heritage Grove ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MI and Nearby

As of August 14, 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 $1,145 with a $1.11 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$1.11
Blackwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with basement2BR,1BA$0.93
Brookstone Place Apartments2x1B2BR,1BA$1.11
Silver Pines Apartments1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$0.98
Lighthouse EstatesLE2 - 2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
Heritage Grove ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
ST. CLAIR LANDINGS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Richmond Club ApartmentsBeebe1BR,1BA$1.12
Golf Marina ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MI with pricing that ranges from $605 to $2,775. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $975 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbus ranges from $975 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,495.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbus range from $1,025 to $1,549, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,259 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,389.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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