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Columbus, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at University Gate in the Walczak Park neighborhood priced from $620. Fairmount Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Gate4 Bed Upgraded4BR,2BA$620
Fairmount Hills Apartments1 Bed/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Drake Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$680
Wellman Building1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, PA and Nearby

As of November 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Woodland Hills Townhomes in the in the Walczak Park neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome - B Model at Granite Ridge Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 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.
Woodland Hills Townhomes3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$0.97
Granite Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome - B3BR,1.5BA$1.08
Arneman Place3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,1.5BA$0.89
University Gate3 Bed upgraded3BR,2BA$0.62
Ellicott Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
The Meadows2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$1.18
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Fairmount Hills Apartments1 Bed/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13

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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 The Bowie Apartments listed at $800.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $675 at Fairmount Hills 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 $670 at University Gate.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Gate and starts from $630.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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