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210 8th St S
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbus 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,210 | $700 | $2,200 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,583 | $875 | $2,700 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,431 | $650 | $6,000 |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, MS
Pricing Updated: 08/30/2025Current 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 | $2,500 | $650 | 8 |
Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MS is a Studio unit found at Rivergate in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood priced from $675. The Reserve in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $685. 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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Rivergate | Studio Newly Renovated | Studio,1BA | $675 |
The Reserve | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
Fox Run - Columbus | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MS
As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1411 College St Model at 1411 College St, Unit Serenity House - Unit B in the in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cypress Park Apartments starting at $818 with a $0.81 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 B | 1411 College St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Cypress Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.81 |
Colony House Apartments | 2 x 1.5 Townhome Newly Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
Chanticleer Apartments | 3 x 1.5 Flat New Construction | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
Fox Run - Columbus | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
The Reunion | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
The Reserve | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Rivergate | Studio Newly Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?
There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MS with pricing that ranges from $675 to $2,275. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $650 to $6,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbus?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbus ranges from $650 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,056.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbus?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbus range from $850 to $2,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.
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