
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, KY from $300 (13 Rentals)
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Capri

605 N 5th St

411 Themis St

Jackson House

Lone Oak Villas

272 2nd Ave

225 N Sprigg St

591 State Hwy D

409 E 9th St

710 Warren St

1650 Hound Dog Ridge Rd
Columbus, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbus Studio Apartments | $900 | $900 | $900 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $793 | $595 | $3,100 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $699 | $371 | $3,500 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $802 | $344 | $1,500 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $1,200 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, KY
Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025Current 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:
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The District at Cape | RedHawk | 3BR,1BA | $344 |
Capri | Copper | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
Lone Oak Villas | Premium Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
Riverstone Apartments | Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Milan Luxury Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The W on Broadway | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
The Nest | The Nest | 4BR,4BA | $1.08 |
Milan Luxury Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
411 N 7th St, Unit 1 | 411 N 7th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
Westcreek Villas | Crescent | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Riverstone Apartments | Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
The District at Cape | Chestnut UPG | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Lone Oak Villas | Premium Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Capri | Copper | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Country Music B&B Studios | Country Suite | 1BR,1BA | $6.65 |
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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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