Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus City, IA from $500 (14 Rentals)

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Columbus Jct. Park
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Columbus Jct. Park

820 Springer AveColumbus Junction, IA 52738
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Whiteway 2000
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Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
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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 1 Bed unit found at Regency Heights (55+ Community) in the Fair Meadows neighborhood priced from $935. Riverfront Crossings - 1201 S Gilbert in the Fair Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Riverfront Crossings - 1201 S GilbertStudioStudio,1BA$995
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
The Overlook2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,140
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,225

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

As of February 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus City area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Walden Ridge Townhomes in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Columbus City apartment is the Hillside Dr Townhome Model at Heritage Hill starting at $1,650 with a $1.25 price per square foot . 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.
Walden Ridge Townhomes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.09
Heritage HillHillside Dr Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.25
Mane Gate ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bed/2 Bath with W/D2BR,2BA$1.36
Sycamore Suites2 BR/ 2 BA Vaulted2BR,2BA$1.35
Ridge at Scott Park3bd/2bath3BR,2BA$1.89
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
The Overlook2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
613 S Dubuque St3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.81
The Nest at Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.67
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 Walden Ridge Townhomes and starts from $1,500.

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