Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MT from $625 (52 Rentals)

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Hunters Pointe
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$1,201 - $2,322

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Base Rent$1,201 - $2,322
Total Monthly Price$1,201 - $2,322
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hunters Pointe

3040 Central AveBillings, MT 59102
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307 S 28th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

307 S 28th St

307 S 28th StBillings, MT 59101
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4 Lewis Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4 Lewis Ave

4 Lewis AveBillings, MT 59101
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Ridgeview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeview Apartments

1203 Broadwater AveBillings, MT 59102
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Midway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midway Apartments

2020 Alderson AveBillings, MT 59102

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Central Court Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Court Village

78 27th St WBillings, MT 59102
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838 Avenue B
1 Bedroom Apartments

838 Avenue B

838 Avenue BBillings, MT 59102
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3 7th St. West
2 Bedroom Apartments

3 7th St. West

3 7th St WBillings, MT 59101

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Columbus, MT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at The Place at North 24th in the North Side Billings neighborhood priced from $725. Mountain View 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
The Place at North 24thStudio1BR, 1BA$725
Mountain View1 Bed/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$750
Rockvue LoftsSmall Studio2BR, 1BA$825
1141 28th St1 Beds1BR, 1BA$850
Hoop DreamsUpstairs unit1BR, 1BA$1,075
Western OneUpstairs unit1BR, 1BA$1,125
Colton Heights Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1,175
Olympic Village ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$1,180
Highlands Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,195
Hunters PointeScenicStudio, 1BA$1,201

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MT and Nearby

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.55 price per square foot Tri-Level 3 X 2.5 Townhome Model at The Amber Townhomes 1 in the West Central Billings neighborhood starting from $2,526. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the C2 Model at Country Meadows Apartment Homes in the West Central Billings neighborhood starting at $1,725 with a $1.27 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.
The Amber Townhomes 1Tri-Level 3 X 2.5 Townhome3BR, 2.5BA$1.55
Country Meadows Apartment HomesC23BR, 2BA$1.27
Rocky Meadows ApartmentsB12BR, 2BA$1.41
Inter PointeTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.55
Rimrock West ApartmentsB12BR, 1.5BA$1.52
Olympic Village ApartmentsB2R2BR, 1BA$1.48
Mountain View2 Bed/1 Bath2BR, 1BA$0.94
Granite Peak2 Bed | 1 Bath | B2BR, 1BA$1.46
Harvest Granger ApartmentsSmall Townhome - 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.56
1141 28th St2 Beds2BR, 1BA$1.44

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbus is at Rockvue Lofts listed at $825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $725 at The Place at North 24th.

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 Rockvue Lofts.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rock Creek and starts from $1,697.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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