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3412 Camellia Cir

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116 S Child St

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Columbus, MS 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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $922 | $735 | $1,741 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $935 | $735 | $1,965 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $850 | $2,200 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $1,050 | $2,275 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, MS
Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Columbus MS | $1,975 | $735 | 2 |
Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MS is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserve in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood priced from $685. Cypress Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $818. 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 Reserve | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
Cypress Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $818 |
Chanticleer Apartments | 3 x 1.5 Flat New Construction | 3BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Colony Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,326 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MS
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.70 price per square foot 1411 College St Model at 1411 College St, Unit Serenity House - Unit A in the in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Cypress Park Apartments starting at $1,149 with a $0.92 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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1411 College St, Unit Serenity House - Unit A | 1411 College St | 4BR,2BA | $0.70 |
Cypress Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Chanticleer Apartments | 3 x 1.5 Flat New Construction | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
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Getting Around Columbus, MS
Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus 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 $818 at Cypress Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cypress Park Apartments and starts from $1,149.
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