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property at 3412 Camellia Cir

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3412 Camellia Cir

ColumbusMS39705

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property at 137 Poplar St

$1,095

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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137 Poplar St

ColumbusMS39702
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1301 20th St N
2 Bedroom Apartments

1301 20th St N

1301 20th St NColumbus, MS 39701

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College Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Square

3499 Bluecutt RdColumbus, MS 39705
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419 10th St S
2 Bedroom Apartments

419 10th St S

419 10th St SColumbus, MS 39701
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Falcon Lair Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falcon Lair Apartments

625 31st Ave NColumbus, MS 39705
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Hargrove Estates
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hargrove Estates

361 Hargrove CirColumbus, MS 39702
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Columbus, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, MS

Pricing Updated: 05/06/2026

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$1,130$6459

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MS is a 2 Beds unit found at Richland Hills priced from $825. Embassy Court Apartments - Columbus, MS in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Richland Hills2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$825
Embassy Court Apartments - Columbus, MS2 x 1 Flat Newly Renovated2BR,1BA$825
Vintage Apartments1 BD 1BA1BR,1BA$825
Chateaux Holly Hills Apartments - Columbus, AL2x1.5 Townhome W/D Connections Newly Renovated2BR,1BA$950
The Colony Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MS

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.88 price per square foot 423 Main St Model at 423 Main St, Unit 423 in the in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2x1.5 Townhome W/D Connections Newly Renovated Model at Chateaux Holly Hills Apartments - Columbus, AL starting at $950 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood. 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.
423 Main St, Unit 423423 Main StStudio ,2BA$0.88
Chateaux Holly Hills Apartments - Columbus, AL2x1.5 Townhome W/D Connections Newly Renovated2BR,1.5BA$0.73
Embassy Court Apartments - Columbus, MS2 x 1 Flat Newly Renovated2BR,1BA$0.92
501 Brooks Rd501 Brooks Rd2BR,1BA$0.83
320 11th St N, Unit #2320 11th St N2BR,1.5BA$0.99
412 6th St S, Unit #1412 6th St S2BR,1BA$0.99
515 College St, Unit E515 College St1BR,1BA$1.62
The Colony Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
622 4th St S, Unit C622 4th St SStudio ,1BA$1.08
Vintage Apartments1 BD 1BA1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $825 at Vintage 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 $825 at Richland Hills.

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