Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus MS Neighborhood of Columbus, MS from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Downtown Columbus MS, Columbus, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Columbus MS Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reunion ApartmentsReserve Apartments 1x11BR,1BA$697
Chanticleer Apartments1 x 1 Flat Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$700
Fox Run Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus MS, MS

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus MS area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 x 1.5 Flat New Construction Model at Chanticleer Apartments in the in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus MS apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Fox Run Apartments starting at $735 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus MS neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbus MS apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chanticleer Apartments3 x 1.5 Flat New Construction3BR,1.5BA$1.32
Fox Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
Reunion ApartmentsReserve Apartments 1x11BR,1BA$0.93
817 College St, Unit 817 College St #2817 College St1BR,1BA$0.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Columbus Ms, Columbus, MS

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Columbus MS Neighborhood in Columbus, MS

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbus MS Apartments

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbus MS is starting from $735 at Fox Run Apartments.

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

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

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