Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (18 Rentals)

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727 7th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

727 7th Ave

727 7th AveColumbus, GA 31901
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Tower One
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tower One

543 3rd AveColumbus, GA 31901
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211 12th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

211 12th St

211 12th StColumbus, GA 31901
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Eleventh Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eleventh Street Lofts

11 W 11th StColumbus, GA 31901
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Columbus Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Commons

500 5th AveColumbus, GA 31901
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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Downtown Columbus, GA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Downtown Columbus, GA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Downtown Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available Downtown Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Columbus area of Columbus, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Place Apartments priced from $695. The Ralston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe Gardenia1BR,1BA$695
The RalstonS1MKTStudio,1BA$850
1130 5th Ave11BR,1BA$850
GreenleafThe Cedars1BR,1BA$960
The Grande at Columbus2BR Flat2BR,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, GA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus area is the $0.60 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Swift Mill in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus apartment is the Three Bedroom | Two Bathroom Model at Azalea Ridge Apartments starting at $1,230 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at Swift Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60
Azalea Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom | Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.91
The Gardens on StadiumThe Dragonfly2BR,2BA$1.01
Lofts at RiverwalkSpinner1BR,1BA$0.93
Overlook at Midtown Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.87
Riverfront Place - The RapidsB112BR,2BA$2.14
1130 5th Ave11BR,1BA$0.94
The Grande at Columbus2TH2BR,1BA$1.29
GreenleafThe Cedars1BR,1BA$1.30
Heritage Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Uptown Apartments1BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, GA

Ranked #17

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbus Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Columbus Apartment is $695 at Heritage Place Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbus is starting from $980 at The Grande at Columbus.

What is the most affordable Downtown Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Overlook at Midtown Apartments and starts from $1,049.

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