Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, WI from $400 (54 Rentals)

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Carriage Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hills

195 Fuller StColumbus, WI 53925
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Freedom Ring Apartments
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$875 - $1,395

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Base Rent$875 - $1,395
Total Monthly Price$875 - $1,395
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Freedom Ring Apartments

617-713 Chase BlvdSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Spring Isle
$1,020 - $1,080

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Base Rent$1,020 - $1,080
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 13

Spring Isle

1333 Wayland StBeaver Dam, WI 53916
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Apartments on Main
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$1,395 - $1,900

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Base Rent$1,395 - $1,900
Total Monthly Price$1,395 - $1,900
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Apartments on Main

410 East Main StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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106 South St
1 Bedroom Apartments

106 South St

106 South StFall River, WI 53932
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The District
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The District

115 Knaup DrBeaver Dam, WI 53916
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124-208 S Bird St
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124-208 S Bird St

124-208 S Bird StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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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) in the Dodge County neighborhood 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
The BaehronStudio UnfurnishedStudio, 1BA$895
Hawthorne Apartments1 Bedroom With Balcony Upper1BR, 1BA$995
405 Stark St2 bed 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1,050
Freedom Ring Apartments617 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,075
Keystone Manor2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1,095
The District1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,099
Knowlton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1,100
Stoneridge Apartments2 Bedroom Upper2BR, 1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, WI and Nearby

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3 BED 2 1/2 BATH Model at RIVERS ROW in the Stonehaven neighborhood starting from $1,907. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 3 Bedroom Lower Model at Sunset Pointe Apartments in the Stonehaven neighborhood starting at $1,300 with a $1.04 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.
RIVERS ROW3 BED 2 1/2 BATH3BR, 2.5BA$0.89
Sunset Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom Lower3BR, 1.5BA$1.04
Lincoln Ridge2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.12
Rolling PrairieThree Bedroom3BR, 1BA$1.14
Spring Lake Apartments, LLC2BD 1BA UG2BR, 1BA$1.24
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x1 bel2BR, 1BA$1.28
Anna Street Apartments1062BR, 1BA$1.33
405 Stark St2 bed 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1.31
Bay Shore Apartments (Elderly)Senior Living1BR, 1BA$0.71
The Downtown RogersLarge Sleeping Room1BR, 1BA$1.20

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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 $1,050 at 405 Stark St.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sunset Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,300.

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