
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, IN from $500 (8 Rentals)
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Bloomfield Apartments

Williamsburg Way

Fox Pointe Apartments
Columbus, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,056 | $755 | $1,192 |
Cheap Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $775 | $2,137 |
Cheap Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $740 | $2,670 |
Cheap Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,180 | $2,370 |
Cheap Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,077 | $555 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, IN
Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, IN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Columbus IN | $1,449 | $555 | 2453 |
Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, IN is a Studio unit found at Bloomfield Apartments priced from $755. Fox Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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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Bloomfield Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
Fox Pointe Apartments | Garden | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Williamsburg Way | The Richmond | 2BR,1BA | $980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, IN
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.15 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Stonegate in the in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the T.HOME Model at The Enclave Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.38 price per square foot . 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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Stonegate | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
The Enclave Apartments | T.HOME | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Arbor at Water's Edge | 2BR Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Monarch Crossing | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Townhomes at 28th | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Parkview Townhomes | 2THR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
Quail Run | 2 Bedroom (912 Sq. Ft.) - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
Steinhurst Columbus LLC | Otto | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Williamsburg Way | The Winchester | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Fox Pointe Apartments | Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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42 / 100
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Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
50 / 100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbus?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbus is at Bloomfield Apartments listed at $755.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $895 at Williamsburg Way.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is starting from $1,100 at Fox Pointe Apartments.
What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Townhomes at 28th and starts from $1,299.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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