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The Highlands

171 Butler RdForest City, NC 28043
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Maple Hall Apartments

239 Maple StRutherfordton, NC 28139
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 Regency at Chandler Park in the Greer neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. 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 Regency at Chandler ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Autumn Park Apartments1x1 with Sunroom1BR,1BA$995
Wilson Place1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$999
Villas at Lawson CreekLancaster with Sunroom2BR,2BA$1,015
Autumn Park Apartments Phase IIOne Bedroom Patio/Balcony1BR,1BA$1,040
Promenade at Boiling SpringsA11BR,1BA$1,070
The Bradford Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Village at Mills GapFairfield - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,169
The SpringsThe Maple - 730 sqft.1BR,1BA$1,187

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NC and Nearby

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Exterior Model at The Townes at Clairbrook in the in the Greer neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome with Garage Model at Universal at Boiling Springs starting at $1,759 with a $1.22 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 Bedroom Exterior3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Universal at Boiling Springs3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome with Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.22
Gibbs Farm TownhomesSpacious Three Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.14
Sage at Chelsey3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.10
Park Residence2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
LOFTS AT INMAN MILLSB22BR,2BA$1.09
The Bradford Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Valley Falls Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.78
Autumn Park Apartments Phase IIOne Bedroom Patio/Balcony1BR,1BA$1.31
Wilson Place1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.37

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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $975 at The Regency at Chandler Park.

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 Wilson Place and starts from $1,375.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.