Cheap Apartments for Rent near Cottonton, AL from $480 (57 Rentals)

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Post Ridge
$845 - $1,300

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Base Rent$845 - $1,300
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Post Ridge

501 16th Ave NPhenix City, AL 36869
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648 Cross Creek
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$875 - $1,250

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Base Rent$875 - $1,250
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

648 Cross Creek

3911 Steam Mill RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Lumpkin Park Apartments
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$991 - $1,129

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Base Rent$991 - $1,129
Total Monthly Price$991 - $1,129
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Lumpkin Park Apartments

3351 N Lumpkin RdColumbus, GA 31903
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Highridge
$995 - $1,250

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Base Rent$995 - $1,250
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3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Highridge

200 Logan DrPhenix City, AL 36869
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727 7th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

727 7th Ave

727 7th AveColumbus, GA 31901

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1130 5th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1130 5th Ave

1130 5th AveColumbus, GA 31901
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Marathon Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marathon Drive

3400 Marathon DrColumbus, GA 31903
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Spring Landing
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Landing

2001 Torch Hill RdColumbus, GA 31903
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$750 - $850
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1508 Bowie Ave

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Parkway Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Place

1110 Farr RdColumbus, GA 31907

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The Ralston
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ralston

211 12th StColumbus, GA 31901
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property at 400 29th Ave
$950
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400 29th Ave

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property at 3150 Plateau Dr
$975
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3150 Plateau Dr

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Cottonton, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottonton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottonton, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakepier Apartments priced from $480. Heritage Place Apartments in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottonton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakepier ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$480
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe Magnolia - Heritage Place1BR,1BA$695
The Landings on Sandfort1 Bedroom Cottege1BR,1BA$700
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$767
Valor Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Holly Park Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$785
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
The Grove on 25th2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$805
Parkway Place2x1-M2BR,1BA$875
Post RidgeMountain Ridge1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonton, AL and Nearby

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonton area is the $0.78 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Swift Mill in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Cottonton apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Redstone Commons Apartments starting at $767 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottonton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at Swift Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
Redstone Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.64
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.86
The Grove on 25th2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.76
Liberty Commons Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.99
The Grande at Columbus2-TH2BR,1BA$0.99
Overlook at Midtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Harmony Apartments at ColumbusThe Harmony2BR,2BA$1.03
Parkway Place2x1-M2BR,1BA$1.10
Lakepier ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottonton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cottonton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cottonton is at Holly Park Square Apartments listed at $785.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottonton Apartment is $480 at Lakepier Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cottonton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottonton is starting from $495 at Lakepier Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cottonton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cottonton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lumpkin Park Apartments and starts from $1,129.

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