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Promenade at Boiling Springs
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Promenade at Boiling Springs

901 Dornoch DrBoiling Springs, SC 29316
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Hawkins Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkins Pointe

750 6th Ave WHendersonville, NC 28739
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Columbus, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Farmstead at Mill Spring priced from $300. The Highlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Farmstead at Mill SpringGlamping Tents2BR,1BA$300
The Highlands1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$655
Maple Hall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850
Autumn Park Apartments1x1 with patio/balcony1BR,1BA$905
Windsor Palms Apartment HomesAscot1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NC and Nearby

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Townes at Clairbrook in the starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Cambridge with Sunroom Model at Villas at Lawson Creek starting at $1,369 with a $0.95 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 Townes at Clairbrook3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.03
Villas at Lawson CreekCambridge with Sunroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Gibbs FarmSpacious Three Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.26
Sage at Chelsey3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.17
LOFTS AT INMAN MILLSB22BR,2BA$1.16
Universal at Boiling Springs2 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.25
The Hub at Palmetto PointeHUB2x2S12BR,2BA$1.29
Valley Falls Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.77
Maple Hall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.17
Autumn Park Apartments Phase IIOne Bedroom Patio/Balcony1BR,1BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $655 at The Highlands.

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 $300 at The Farmstead at Mill Spring.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Bradford and starts from $1,300.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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