Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, WI from $400 (13 Rentals)

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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. 405 Stark St in the Stonehaven neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. 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
405 Stark St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$975
The BaehronStudio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$995
Knowlton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Freedom Ring Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, WI and Nearby

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.35 price per square foot E11207 Model at Stonewood Rental in the in the Liberty Square neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the C1 Model at Catalyst on Main starting at $1,825 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Liberty Square 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.
Stonewood RentalE112072BR,2BA$1.35
Catalyst on MainC12BR,2BA$1.48
Timber Falls Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Upper2BR,2BA$1.20
Lincoln Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.40
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x12BR,1BA$1.47
Bird Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
405 Stark St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Sky Ridge1x1-S1BR,1BA$1.49
Freedom Ring Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Bay Shore Apartments (Elderly)Senior Living1BR,1BA$0.71

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Getting Around Columbus, WI

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38 / 100

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Bike Score®

35 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $995.

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 $975 at 405 Stark St.

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