Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (17 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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Columbus Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Commons

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

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 Magnolia1BR,1BA$695
The RalstonS1MKTStudio,1BA$850
1130 5th Ave11BR,1BA$850
GreenleafThe Cedars1BR,1BA$905
The Grande at Columbus2BR Flat2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, GA

As of February 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus area is the $1.11 price per square foot C2 Model at Second Avenue Apartments in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus apartment is the The Dragonfly Model at The Gardens on Stadium starting at $1,260 with a $1.01 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.
Second Avenue ApartmentsC23BR,3.5BA$1.11
The Gardens on StadiumThe Dragonfly2BR,2BA$1.01
Azalea Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Riverfront Place - The RapidsB112BR,2BA$2.14
1130 5th Ave11BR,1BA$0.94
The Grande at Columbus2TH2BR,1BA$1.35
GreenleafThe Cedars1BR,1BA$1.22
Heritage Place ApartmentsStudio - Uptown ApartmentsStudio ,1BA$1.56
The Ralston11MKT1BR,1BA$4.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, GA

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Columbus is at Heritage Place Apartments listed at $700.

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 $1,000 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 Azalea Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,250.

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