
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MT from $600 (17 Rentals)
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Ridgeview Apartments

Highlands Apartments

Colton Heights Apartments

2017 E Main St

522 N Airport Rd
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2604 Phyllis Ln

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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 | $1,444 | $795 | $7,035 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $600 | $4,833 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $795 | $2,469 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $1,215 | $8,698 |
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Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at The Place at North 24th in the North Side Billings neighborhood priced from $645. Ridgeview Apartments in the North Central Billings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. 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 Place at North 24th | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
Ridgeview Apartments | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Highlands Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath-Highlands | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Rockvue Lofts | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Colton Heights Apartments | Basic | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MT and Nearby
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.34 price per square foot C1 Model at Country Meadows Apartment Homes in the in the North Central Billings neighborhood starting from $1,785. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Expo starting at $1,768 with a $1.65 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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Country Meadows Apartment Homes | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
The Expo | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Rocky Meadows Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Inter Pointe | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Olympic Village Apartments | B2R | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Inter Urban | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Harvest Granger Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Granite Peak | 2x1A | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Rock Creek | 2 Bed / 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Central Court Village | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 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 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 $645 at The Place at North 24th.
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 Country Meadows Apartment Homes and starts from $1,785.
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