Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus IN Neighborhood of Columbus, IN from $500 (4 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus IN, IN

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus IN area is the $1.20 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Stonegate in the in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus IN apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Townhomes at 28th starting at $1,199 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbus IN apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
StonegateTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Townhomes at 28thTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Briarwood of ColumbusTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.24
Quail Run2 Bedroom (912 Sq. Ft.) - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.32
The ColeOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.46
Spruce RidgeWashington1BR,1BA$1.91
Steinhurst Columbus LLCOtto1BR,1BA$1.49
1537 Pearl St, Unit B1537 Pearl St1BR,1BA$1.32
Williamsburg WayThe Winchester1BR,1BA$1.35
St. Barts ApartmentsThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Columbus In, Columbus, IN

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Columbus IN Neighborhood in Columbus, IN

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbus IN Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Columbus IN Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Columbus IN Apartment is $1,050 at Steinhurst Columbus LLC.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Columbus IN Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbus IN is starting from $1,148 at Briarwood of Columbus.

What is the most affordable Downtown Columbus IN Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Columbus IN Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Townhomes at 28th and starts from $1,299.

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