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108 W Pennsylvania St

214 W Franklin St

129 W Hendricks St
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202 E Taylor St

205 Long St

648 N Main St

172 Habig St
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1410 E Jefferson St

409 6th St

1199 Hospital Rd

1939 Mach Ln
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Columbus, IN 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 | $1,348 | $695 | $2,100 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,979 | $1,299 | $2,999 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,624 | $2,199 | $3,000 |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,950 | $2,600 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, IN
Pricing Updated: 05/11/2025Current 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 | $570 | 46 |
Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Bloomfield Apartments priced from $775. Williamsburg Way in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $965. 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 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Williamsburg Way | The Richmond | 2BR,1BA | $965 |
Stonegate | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,148 |
St. Barts Apartments | The Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Quail Run | 2 Bedroom (912 Sq. Ft.) - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, IN
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.04 price per square foot Three Bedroom One Bath Large Model at Townhomes at 28th in the in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 3BR Downstairs Model at Arbor at Water's Edge starting at $1,467 with a $1.20 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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Townhomes at 28th | Three Bedroom One Bath Large | 3BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Arbor at Water's Edge | 3BR Downstairs | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
The Enclave Apartments | T.HOME | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Monarch Crossing | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Briarwood of Columbus | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
Quail Run | 2 Bedroom (912 Sq. Ft.) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
Williamsburg Way | The Richmond | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Stonegate | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
1537 Pearl St, Unit A | 1537 Pearl St | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Bloomfield Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus
What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?
There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, IN with pricing that ranges from $570 to $2,800. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $695 to $3,500.
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 $695 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,945.
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 $1,265 to $2,439, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,299 to $2,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,199 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $570.
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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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