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1301 20th St N
1301 20th St NColumbus, MS 39701
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus MS Neighborhood of Columbus, MS from $500 (5 Rentals)
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817 College St, Unit 817 College St #2
817 College StColumbus, MS 39701
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$675 - $825Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rivergate
300 Holly Hills RdColumbus, MS 39705
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The Reserve
634 31st Ave NColumbus, MS 39705
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Downtown Columbus MS, Columbus, MS Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Columbus MS?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Columbus MS Studio Apartments | $675 | $675 | $675 |
| Downtown Columbus MS 1 Bedroom Apartments | $742 | $595 | $905 |
| Downtown Columbus MS 2 Bedroom Apartments | $905 | $550 | $2,000 |
| Downtown Columbus MS 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $1,085 | $1,299 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Columbus MS Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Columbus MS area of Columbus, MS is a 2 Beds unit found at 1301 20th St N priced from $550. Rivergate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbus MS apartments for rent in Columbus, MS:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1301 20th St N | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
| Rivergate | Studio Newly Renovated | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| The Reserve | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus MS, MS
As of February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus MS 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 Downtown Columbus MS apartment is the 2 x 1.5 Townhouse W/D Connections - Newly Renov... Model at College Square Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbus MS apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chateaux Holly Hills | 2x1.5 Townhome W/D Connections Newly Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.73 |
| College Square Apartments | 2 x 1.5 Townhouse W/D Connections - Newly Renov... | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.92 |
| 319 11th St N, Unit 4 | 319 11th St N | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| The Reunion | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 412 6th St S, Unit #6 | 412 6th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 419 10th St S | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Owls Den Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 817 College St, Unit 817 College St #2 | 817 College St | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| The Reserve | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 1301 20th St N | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbus MS Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Columbus MS?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Columbus MS is The Reserve which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in Downtown Columbus MS costs $1,190.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Columbus MS?
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 Downtown Columbus MS that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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