Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbus Neighborhood of Kenosha, WI from $600 (52 Rentals)

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Prestige Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Prestige Apartments

1600 60th StKenosha, WI 53140
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5112-5116 Pershing Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5112-5116 Pershing Blvd

5112-5116 Pershing BlvdKenosha, WI 53144
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6128 7th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6128 7th Ave

6128 7th AveKenosha, WI 53143
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Martin Apartments
Studio Apartments

Martin Apartments

1426 59th StKenosha, WI 53140
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Kenosha Rental
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenosha Rental

5117 40th AveKenosha, WI 53144
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5009 58th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5009 58th St

5009 58th StKenosha, WI 53144
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Virginia Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Towers

5710 4th AveKenosha, WI 53140
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1925 52nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1925 52nd St

1925 52nd StKenosha, WI 53140
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Gateway Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Lofts

3515 30th AveKenosha, WI 53144
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Imperial House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial House

6225 7th AveKenosha, WI 53143
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St Catherine Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Catherine Commons

3524 7th AveKenosha, WI 53140
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Courtyard Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

3900-4000 45th StKenosha, WI 53144
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Columbus, Kenosha, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbus area of Kenosha, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2002 57th St. (8 Unit) priced from $895. Maplewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent in Kenosha, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2002 57th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Maplewood ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1,000
Union Court Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,050
Kenosha Uptown LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,206
IMPERIAL HOUSE APARTMENTS2 bed 6225-7th Ave, Imperial House North2BR,1BA$1,425
Stationside Village ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath Large2BR,2BA$1,445
Karrick ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,500
Lofts 2Unit B1BR,1BA$1,691

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, WI

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2 bed 6225-7th Ave, Imperial House North Model at IMPERIAL HOUSE APARTMENTS in the in the Sunnyside South neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Townhouse C Model at Stationside Village Apartments starting at $1,920 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Uptown Kenosha 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.
IMPERIAL HOUSE APARTMENTS2 bed 6225-7th Ave, Imperial House North2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Stationside Village ApartmentsTownhouse C2BR,1.5BA$1.64
5706 22nd Ave, Unit Upper5706 22nd Ave3BR,1BA$1.48
4508 29th Ave, Unit upper unit4508 29th Ave3BR,1BA$1.66
Union Court Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.95
712 45th St, Unit Upper Unit B712 45th St2BR,1BA$1.75
Kenosha Uptown LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
2002 57th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.99
3908 8th Ave, Unit Upper 2nd Floor3908 8th Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
Maplewood ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$1.67

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Columbus, Kenosha, WI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Columbus, Kenosha, and the greater Kenosha area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbus is under $1,691.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Columbus is 2002 57th St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $2,975.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbus?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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