
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MT from $600 (18 Rentals)
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Ridgeview Apartments

Colton Heights Apartments

Highlands Apartments

114 Hauser,

522 N Airport Rd

2017 E Main St

2604 Phyllis Ln

3315 Central Ave

3825 Avenue B
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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 | $1,109 | $795 | $1,784 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $600 | $2,621 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $795 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $1,215 | $8,724 |
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Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MT is a 2 Beds unit found at Ridgeview Apartments in the North Central Billings neighborhood priced from $795. The Place at North 24th in the North Side Billings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. 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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Ridgeview Apartments | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
The Place at North 24th | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Rockvue Lofts | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Central Court Village | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
Highlands Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath-Highlands | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MT and Nearby
As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 Bed/1.75 Bath Model at Brookshire Village Apartments in the in the West Central Billings neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2X2C Model at Inter Urban starting at $1,690 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the West Central Billings neighborhood. 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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Brookshire Village Apartments | 2 Bed/1.75 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Inter Urban | 2X2C | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Inter Pointe | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Olympic Village Apartments | B2R | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Harvest Granger Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Rocky Meadows Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Rock Creek | 2 Bed / 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Highlands Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath-Highlands | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Central Court Village | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
The Place at North 24th | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Walk Score®
37 / 100
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Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 100
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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 Ridgeview Apartments listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $795 at Ridgeview 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 $795 at Ridgeview Apartments.
What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Inter Pointe and starts from $1,925.
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