Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NM from $300 (4 Rentals)

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Columbus, NM Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NM and Nearby

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath - Colony Garden Model at Colony Mesa Apartments in the starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Barcelona Model at El Pavon Apartments starting at $949 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Coronado 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.
Colony Mesa Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath - Colony Garden3BR,2BA$0.88
El Pavon ApartmentsBarcelona2BR,2BA$0.79
Alexis Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.16
Pine Valley Estates Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Wyndchase Apartments2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$1.16
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Desert Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Verge at Las Cruces2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Villas at West Mountain- Income Restricted1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Alta Tierra2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.14

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Getting Around Columbus, NM

Walk Score®

10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $795 at 1655 S Main.

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 $892 at Alta Tierra.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Santa Teresa Terrace and starts from $993.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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