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Columbus, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, KY

Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, KY 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, KY is a 3 Beds unit found at The District at Cape priced from $344. Capri has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The District at CapeRedHawk3BR,1BA$344
CapriCopper1BR,1BA$595
Lone Oak VillasPremium Townhouse2BR,1BA$749
Riverstone ApartmentsUnfurnished1BR,1BA$950
Milan Luxury Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, KY and Nearby

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $2.13 price per square foot 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at The W on Broadway in the starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the The Nest Model at The Nest starting at $1,200 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The W on Broadway1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.13
The NestThe Nest4BR,4BA$1.08
Milan Luxury Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.15
411 N 7th St, Unit 1411 N 7th St1BR,1BA$3.13
Westcreek VillasCrescent1BR,1BA$1.57
Riverstone ApartmentsFurnished1BR,1BA$1.79
The District at CapeChestnut UPG1BR,1BA$1.26
Lone Oak VillasPremium Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.21
CapriCopper1BR,1BA$1.65
Country Music B&B StudiosCountry Suite1BR,1BA$6.65

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Getting Around Columbus, KY

Walk Score®

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

13 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 listed at $900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $595 at Capri.

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 $371 at The District at Cape.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The District at Cape and starts from $344.

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