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How much does it cost to rent a home in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbus 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,673 | $1,420 | $2,000 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,450 | $1,850 | $3,800 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,454 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bay Shore Apartments (Elderly) | Senior Living | 1BR,1BA | $400 |
Homestead Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
405 Stark St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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RIVERS ROW | 3 BED 2 1/2 BATH | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.89 |
Sunset Pointe Apartments | 3 Bedroom Lower | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
The District | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Lincoln Ridge | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Crosstown of Sun Prairie | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Bird Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Knowlton Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
405 Stark St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Freedom Ring Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Bay Shore Apartments (Elderly) | Senior Living | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
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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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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