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2 Bedroom Apartments

College Square

3499 Bluecutt RdColumbus, MS 39705
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falcon Lair Apartments

625 31st Ave NColumbus, MS 39705
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, MS

Pricing Updated: 01/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, MS area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Columbus MS$1,190$55025

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MS is a 2 Beds unit found at 1301 20th St N in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood priced from $550. Rivergate in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1301 20th St NTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$550
RivergateStudio Newly RenovatedStudio,1BA$675
The Reserve1x11BR,1BA$685
Owls Den Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
419 10th St S2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$795
Cypress Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$818
Richland Hills2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MS

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.73 price per square foot 2x1.5 Townhome W/D Connections Newly Renovated Model at Chateaux Holly Hills in the in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cypress Park Apartments starting at $818 with a $0.81 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.
Chateaux Holly Hills2x1.5 Townhome W/D Connections Newly Renovated2BR,1.5BA$0.73
Cypress Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.81
501 Brooks Rd501 Brooks Rd2BR,1BA$0.83
319 11th St N, Unit 4319 11th St N2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Reunion2X12BR,1BA$1.01
419 10th St S2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Owls Den Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.98
817 College St, Unit 817 College St #2817 College St1BR,1BA$0.79
The Reserve1x11BR,1BA$0.91
1301 20th St NTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Columbus is The Reserve which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $1,190.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbus?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Columbus have an average cost of $193 which is $997 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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