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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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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4 Lewis Ave

4 Lewis AveBillings, MT 59101
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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

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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 $645. Ridgeview Apartments in the North Central Billings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Place at North 24thStudio1BR,1BA$645
Ridgeview ApartmentsStudio2BR,1BA$795
Rockvue LoftsLarge StudioStudio,1BA$875
Highlands Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath-Highlands1BR,1BA$995
1433 Wyoming Ave2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,050
Western OneUpstairs unit1BR,1BA$1,125
Hoop DreamsUpstairs unit1BR,1BA$1,125
Olympic Village ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1,140
Colton Heights Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175
Frontier ApartmentsSingle level patio home wt attached garage1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MT and Nearby

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.46 price per square foot Wild Rose Model at Farmstead Townhomes in the in the West Central Billings neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Tri-Level 2 X 2.5 Townhome Model at The Amber Townhomes 1 starting at $2,349 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the West Central Billings neighborhood. 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.
Farmstead TownhomesWild Rose3BR,2BA$1.46
The Amber Townhomes 1Tri-Level 2 X 2.5 Townhome2BR,2BA$1.64
Inter PointeThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.52
Brookshire Village Apartments2 Bed/1.75 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Rimrock West ApartmentsB12BR,1.5BA$1.35
Olympic Village ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.22
Rocky Meadows ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.65
1433 Wyoming Ave2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Granite Peak2x1A2BR,1BA$1.66
Ridgeview Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06

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Getting Around Columbus, MT

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37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Ridgeview Apartments listed at $795.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $645 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 $795 at Ridgeview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1433 Wyoming Ave and starts from $1,295.

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