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Columbus, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountain Springs Pointe in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood priced from $700. Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio,1BA$725
Three Sisters Apts - Income RestrictionsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$755
1655 S MainContemporary1BR,1BA$795
Sun Ridge Village1 Bedroom - Small1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NM and Nearby

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Villas at West Mountain in the in the Coronado neighborhood starting from $1,114. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Sienna Model at El Pavon Apartments starting at $899 with a $0.82 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.
Villas at West Mountain3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.96
El Pavon ApartmentsSienna2BR,1BA$0.82
Pine Valley Estates Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Casa BanderaB12BR,2BA$1.32
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.12
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Desert Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Verge at Las Cruces - Historical Access2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Waterford Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.29
Three Sisters Apts - Income RestrictionsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?

There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NM with pricing that ranges from $508 to $2,265. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $600 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbus ranges from $600 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,693.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbus range from $640 to $2,265, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $828.

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