Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, ND from $300 (39 Rentals)

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Williston Living
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$350 - $1,200
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Williston Living

2600 University AveWilliston, ND 58801
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South Ridge
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$893 - $1,655
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$893 - $1,655
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South Ridge

3709 7th St WWilliston, ND 58801
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Eagles Landing
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$1,084 - $1,529
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$1,084 - $1,529
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Eagles Landing

206 32nd St EWilliston, ND 58801
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Fair Hills Apartments
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$1,100 - $1,725
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$1,100 - $1,725
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Fair Hills Apartments

2829 W 27th StWilliston, ND 58801
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$1,250

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116 5th St NW

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Williston Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Williston Estates

2706-2820 17th Ave WWilliston, ND 58801
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Branson Development
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Branson Development

602 53rd St EWilliston, ND 58801
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Timber Trails Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Trails Apartments

2415-2501 24th AveWilliston, ND 58801
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Columbus, ND Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, ND is a 3 Beds unit found at Williston Living priced from $350. Pineview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Williston LivingElm Estates Mobile Homes3BR,2BA$350
Pineview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Badlands Apartments IIStudio Sq Ft. 450 HIF 80%Studio,1BA$870
Stanley SquareA1BR,1BA$878
Madison Heights Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Timber Cove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
Olson Apartments2 Bed /2 Bath2BR,2BA$925
Plantation at Hunters RunSparrow1BR,1BA$950
Bakken Ridge ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$975
Dakota Point Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, ND and Nearby

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Duplex Model at Stanley Town Homes in the starting from $2,060. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Westridge Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.15 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.
Stanley Town Homes3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,2.5BA$1.08
Westridge Apartments3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$1.15
Williston LivingFM Parkway LotsStudio ,$0.67
Tioga Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Dakota Point Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Furnished2BR,2BA$1.07
Tioga ApartmentsC2BR,2BA$1.06
Olson Apartments2 Bed /2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.91
Madison Heights Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Stanley SquareA1BR,1BA$1.17
Pineview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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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 Williston Living listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $800 at Pineview Apartments.

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 $850 at Pineview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Williston Living and starts from $350.

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