Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $300 (95 Rentals)

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4858 Conner Rd

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1344 24th St

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Southeast Columbus, Columbus, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Columbus area of Columbus, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Claflin School Apartments priced from $470. 11th Avenue Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $545. Here are the most affordable Southeast Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claflin School Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$470
11th Avenue EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$545
1130 5th AvestudioStudio,1BA$550
Avalon Apartment - Income RestrictedOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$668
Independence Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,4BA$675
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$750
Spring LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$768
Holly Park Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$785
Cross CreekThe Brookwood1BR,1BA$800
The Lodge Apartments1B1BM1BR,1BA$805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbus, GA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbus area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2319 17th Ave Model at 2319 17th Ave, Unit A in the in the Beallwood neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Southeast Columbus apartment is the Spinner Model at Lofts at Riverwalk starting at $1,150 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2319 17th Ave, Unit A2319 17th Ave2BR,1BA$0.83
Lofts at RiverwalkSpinner1BR,1BA$0.93
Lumpkin Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.70
Liberty CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
Hillcrest ApartmentsB1 - 2Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Talbotton Road Apartments (Senior Community)2BR2BR,1BA$0.94
Spring LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Avalon Apartment - Income RestrictedOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
11th Avenue EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.83
Claflin School Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Columbus, Columbus, GA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Southeast Columbus, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Southeast Columbus Neighborhood in Columbus, GA

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Columbus Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Columbus is Claflin School Apartments which is listed at $470, while the average apartment in Southeast Columbus costs $13,580.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Columbus?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Southeast Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southeast Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Columbus have an average cost of $167 which is $13,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Columbus.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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