Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Columbus MS Neighborhood of Columbus, MS from $700 (5 Rentals)

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property at 1004 3rd Ave N

$700 - $950

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 5

1004 3rd Ave N

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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 1 Bed unit found at Military Square Apartments priced from $550. Rivergate Apartments - Columbus, MS 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Military Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$550
Rivergate Apartments - Columbus, MSStudio Newly RenovatedStudio,1BA$675
Fox Run - Columbus2 x 12BR,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus MS, MS

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus MS 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 Downtown Columbus MS 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 Downtown Columbus MS 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
The Reserve2x12BR,1BA$0.85
Fox Run - Columbus2 x 12BR,1BA$0.84
Vintage Apartments1 BD 1BA1BR,1BA$1.33
622 4th St S, Unit C622 4th St SStudio ,1BA$1.08
Rivergate Apartments - Columbus, MSStudio Newly RenovatedStudio ,1BA$1.23

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Downtown Columbus Ms, Columbus, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbus MS

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Columbus MS?

There are currently 27 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus MS, MS with pricing that ranges from $550 to $1,324. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Columbus MS ranging from $700 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Columbus MS?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Columbus MS ranges from $700 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,065.

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