Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, WI from $400 (56 Rentals)

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Carriage Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hills

195 Fuller StColumbus, WI 53925

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Spring Isle
$1,000 - $1,065
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$1,000 - $1,065
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

Spring Isle

1333 Wayland StBeaver Dam, WI 53916
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Canterbury Court Apartments
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$1,050 - $1,450
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Canterbury Court Apartments

242 Amber TrlSun Prairie, WI 53590
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405 Stark St
2 Bedroom Apartments

405 Stark St

405 Stark StBeaver Dam, WI 53916
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106 South St
1 Bedroom Apartments

106 South St

106 South StFall River, WI 53932
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Columbus, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Bay Shore Apartments (Elderly) priced from $400. The Downtown Rogers in the Stonehaven neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Shore Apartments (Elderly)Senior Living1BR,1BA$400
The Downtown RogersSmall Sleeping Room1BR,1BA$550
Freedom Ring Apartments736 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
The BaehronStudio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$895
Hawthorne Apartments1 Bedroom No Balcony Lower1BR,1BA$895
Stoneridge Apartments2 Bedroom Upper2BR,1BA$1,045
Knowlton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075
Cannery Square Apartments188 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,145
KESTREL RIDGE2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,150
Canterbury Court Apartments1222 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, WI and Nearby

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Lincoln Ridge in the in the Stonehaven neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Upper 1 Car Attached Garage Model at Jackson Apartments starting at $1,499 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Stonehaven 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.
Lincoln Ridge2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Jackson Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Upper 1 Car Attached Garage2BR,2BA$1.30
Rolling PrairieThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.14
School Street Apartments3 bedroom x 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Shoe Factory Apartments(D) 2 Bedrooms (3rd and 4th Floors)2BR,1BA$1.39
Anna Street ApartmentsLARGE SECOND FLOOR2BR,1BA$1.26
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x12BR,1BA$1.47
Knowlton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34
Bay Shore Apartments (Elderly)Senior Living1BR,1BA$0.71
The Downtown RogersLarge Sleeping Room1BR,1BA$1.20

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbus is at The Baehron listed at $895.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $400 at Bay Shore Apartments (Elderly).

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 $1,045 at Stoneridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stoneridge Apartments and starts from $1,195.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.