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2928 Baldwin St

3981 Holly Ave

1410 26th St

1113 19th St

1611 5th St S

5500 St Marys Rd

820 Harbison Dr

159 Munson Dr

719 Palmetto Ave
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200 Somewhere Ave

200 Somewhere St

1702 19th St

10 Linden Pt

800 Fulton Ave

2609 Avalon Rd

2348 S Lumpkin Rd

1 Artillery Dr

4210 Swann St

1306 12th St
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2056 Mason St

243 Margaret Ave

2212 Rosemary Ln

2317 N Andrews Cir

4723 Toney Dr

1518 Forest Dr

1033 Adair Ave

2820 Walker St

821 13th Ct

324 Mays Ave
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3623 15th Ave

860 Goodson Dr

2543 Ogletree St

3150 Plateau Dr

31 Cantrell Dr

27 Esquiline Dr

110 Anthony St

3039 9th St

400 29th Ave

2118 Heard St

4213 16th Ave

2343 Huggins St

10 Estes Dr

1148 Dozier St

2948 Pierpont Ave

2250 15th St

2178 Lamore Dr

3119 Morehouse St

2540 Bond Ave

2535 Rice St
Columbus, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbus 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,102 | $625 | $2,750 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,445 | $575 | $4,500 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,023 | $1,195 | $3,500 |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,397 | $2,397 | $2,397 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, GA
Pricing Updated: 05/11/2025Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, GA area range in price from $455 to $12,720 with an overall median price of $6,948. The three Columbus neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Highland Park at $455, Benning Hills at $600, and South Columbus at $600. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Highland Park | $1,070 | $455 | 37 |
Benning Hills | $1,200 | $600 | 63 |
South Columbus | $1,200 | $600 | 56 |
Oakland Park | $1,250 | $600 | 45 |
East Columbus | $1,409 | $455 | 137 |
North Columbus | $1,729 | $455 | 354 |
Northside | $1,729 | $455 | 360 |
Northside Columbus | $1,729 | $455 | 354 |
Old Town | $1,817 | $907 | 117 |
North Highlands | $2,086 | $500 | 66 |
Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, GA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Hill in the Highland Park neighborhood priced from $499. Claflin School Apartments in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $521. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Hill | C - 3X2M | 3BR,2BA | $499 |
Claflin School Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $521 |
11th Avenue Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $545 |
1130 5th Ave | studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Independence Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,4BA | $675 |
Avalon Apartment - Income Restricted | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
The Palms Apartments | Sago Palm | 1BR,1BA | $738 |
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community) | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, GA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.87 price per square foot Studio Model at The Lofts at Swift Mill in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,935. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the B15 Model at Greystone at Country Club starting at $1,165 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Beallwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Lofts at Swift Mill | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.87 |
Greystone at Country Club | B15 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.55 |
Grove Park Apartments | Swift | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Lumpkin Park Apartments | Two Bedroom Floor Plan | 2BR,2BA | $0.70 |
Woodville Apartments | The Teaberry | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
Overlook at Midtown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
University Crossing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
11th Avenue Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Claflin School Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
3401 14th Ave, Unit B | 3401 14th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus
What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?
There are currently 485 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, GA with pricing that ranges from $455 to $12,590. There are also 177 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $500 to $4,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbus?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbus ranges from $500 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,771.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbus?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbus range from $499 to $6,090, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $575 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.
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