Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, GA from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Tower One
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tower One

543 3rd AveColumbus, GA 31901
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The Ralston
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ralston

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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Uptown Columbus, Columbus, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Columbus area of Columbus, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Place Apartments priced from $695. Post Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Uptown Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Place ApartmentsThe Gardenia1BR,1BA$695
Post RidgeMountain Ridge1BR,1BA$845
1130 5th Ave11BR,1BA$850
The RalstonS1MKTStudio,1BA$850
GreenleafThe Cedars1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Columbus, GA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Columbus area is the $0.93 price per square foot Spinner Model at Lofts at Riverwalk in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Uptown Columbus apartment is the B11 Model at Riverfront Place - The Rapids starting at $2,500 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts at RiverwalkSpinner1BR,1BA$0.93
Riverfront Place - The RapidsB112BR,2BA$2.14
The Gardens on StadiumThe Butterfly1BR,1BA$1.20
1130 5th Ave11BR,1BA$0.94
Brookwood Park2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.17
GreenleafThe Cedars1BR,1BA$1.28
Post RidgeMountain Ridge1BR,1BA$1.30
Heritage Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Uptown Apartments1BR,1BA$1.55
The RalstonS1HUDStudio ,1BA$3.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Columbus, Columbus, GA

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Uptown Columbus Neighborhood in Columbus, GA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some 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 Uptown Columbus Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Columbus is Heritage Place Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Uptown Columbus costs $6,390.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 36 regular apartments in Uptown 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 Uptown Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Columbus have an average cost of $143 which is $6,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Columbus.

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