Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MS from $400 (24 Rentals)

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Richland Hills
2 Bedroom Apartments

Richland Hills

306 McCrary DrColumbus, MS 39702
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College Square

3499 Bluecutt RdColumbus, MS 39705
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Columbus, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, MS

Pricing Updated: 03/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, MS 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
Downtown Columbus MS$1,250$6971202

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MS is a 1 Bed unit found at Reunion Apartments in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood priced from $697. Embassy Court Apartments in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reunion ApartmentsReserve Apartments 1x11BR,1BA$697
Embassy Court Apartments1x1 Flat Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$700
Chanticleer Apartments1 x 1 Flat Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$700
Chateaux Holly Hills2 x 1 Flat - Turn: New Paint + Window treatments2BR,1BA$725
Fox Run Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MS and Nearby

As of March 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.01 price per square foot 4/3.5 upgrade Model at Audubon Cove Apartments in the starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cypress Park Apartments starting at $996 with a $0.98 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.
Audubon Cove Apartments4/3.5 upgrade4BR,3.5BA$1.01
Cypress Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
The Colony Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Chanticleer Apartments3 x 1.5 Flat New Construction3BR,1.5BA$1.32
Chateaux Holly Hills2 x 1 Flat - Turn: New Paint + Window treatments2BR,1BA$0.81
Fox Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
Reunion ApartmentsReserve Apartments 1x11BR,1BA$0.93
Embassy Court Apartments1x1 Flat Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1.00
1006 N 9th St, Unit #41006 N 9th St2BR,1BA$1.26

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Getting Around Columbus, MS

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $697 at Reunion Apartments.

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 $725 at Chateaux Holly Hills.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chanticleer Apartments and starts from $1,250.

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