Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MS from $550 (31 Rentals)

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$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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108 King 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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Jamestown Square
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jamestown Square

400 Forrest BlvdColumbus, MS 39702

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Columbus, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, MS

Pricing Updated: 09/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, MS area range in price from $550 to $1,350 with an overall median price of $825. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Columbus MS$825$55027

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MS is a 1 Bed unit found at Military Square Apartments in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood priced from $550. Chanticleer Apartments - Columbus, MS in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Military Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$550
Chanticleer Apartments - Columbus, MS1 x 1 Flat Newly Renovated1BR, 1BA$750
Owls Den Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$750
Vintage Apartments1 BD 1BA1BR, 1BA$795
The Reserve2x12BR, 1BA$810
Richland Hills2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$825
Rivergate Apartments - Columbus, MS2 x 1 Flat Newly Renovated2BR, 1BA$900
The Waverly Apartments1BR/1BA1BR, 1BA$905
Columbus Heights3X23BR, 2BA$950
The Colony Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1,284

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MS

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.74 price per square foot 4x2 Model at Columbus Heights starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Colony Apartment Homes starting at $1,284 with a $1.32 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.
Columbus Heights4x24BR, 2BA$0.74
The Colony Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.32
Rivergate Apartments - Columbus, MS2 x 1 Flat Newly Renovated2BR, 1BA$0.95
Chanticleer Apartments - Columbus, MS3 x 1.5 Flat New Construction3BR, 1.5BA$1.32
The Reserve2x12BR, 1BA$0.88
The Waverly Apartments1BR/1BA1BR, 1BA$0.99
Fox Run - Columbus2 x 12BR, 1BA$0.84
Owls Den Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$0.98
Vintage Apartments1 BD 1BA1BR, 1BA$1.33

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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 $550 at Military Square 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 $670 at Military Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Military Square Apartments and starts from $750.

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