Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus City, IA from $500 (15 Rentals)

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820 Springer AveColumbus Junction, IA 52738
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Columbus City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus City, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS priced from $820. Regency Heights (55+ Community) in the Fair Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS3 Bed 1 Bath Townhome3BR,1BA$820
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Riverfront Crossings - 1201 S GilbertStudioStudio,1BA$995
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1,100
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus City, IA and Nearby

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus City area is the $1.25 price per square foot Hillside Dr Townhome Model at Heritage Hill in the starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Columbus City apartment is the Remodeled 2 Bed/2 Bath with W/D Model at Mane Gate Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage HillHillside Dr Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.25
Mane Gate ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bed/2 Bath with W/D2BR,2BA$1.36
MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS3 Bed 1 Bath Townhome3BR,1BA$0.87
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
1006 Oakcrest Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
The Overlook2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
613 S Dubuque St3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.81
The Nest at Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.67
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1.42
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbus City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbus City is at Riverfront Crossings - 1201 S Gilbert listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus City Apartment is $935 at Regency Heights (55+ Community).

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus City is starting from $1,100 at Orchards & Woodlands.

What is the most affordable Columbus City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS and starts from $820.

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