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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. Homestead Apartments in the Stonehaven neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. 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
Homestead Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
405 Stark St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, WI and Nearby

As of August 30, 2025 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 in the Stonehaven neighborhood starting from $1,907. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 3 Bedroom Lower Model at Sunset Pointe Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.13 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.
RIVERS ROW3 BED 2 1/2 BATH3BR,2.5BA$0.89
Sunset Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom Lower3BR,1.5BA$1.13
The District2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Lincoln Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x12BR,1BA$1.47
Bird Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Knowlton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
405 Stark St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Freedom Ring Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Bay Shore Apartments (Elderly)Senior Living1BR,1BA$0.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, WI with pricing that ranges from $400 to $2,965. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $1,000 to $12,000.

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 $1,000 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,180.

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