Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NC from $300 (12 Rentals)

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Columbus, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Autumn Park priced from $905. Regency at Chandler Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$905
Regency at Chandler ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Windsor Palms Apartment HomesAscot1BR,1BA$950
Wilson Place1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$999
Universal at Boiling Springs1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NC and Nearby

As of February 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Townes at Clairbrook in the starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Cambridge with Sunroom Model at Villas at Lawson Creek starting at $1,485 with a $1.03 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.
The Townes at Clairbrook3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.16
Villas at Lawson CreekCambridge with Sunroom3BR,2BA$1.03
Sage at Chelsey3bd/2.5ba3BR,2.5BA$0.95
LOFTS AT INMAN MILLSB22BR,2BA$1.19
Fusion PointeSpacious 3 Bedroom Apartment in Spartanburg! *...3BR,3BA$1.32
The Hub at Palmetto Pointe2X2 S12BR,2BA$1.12
Valley Falls Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.74
Village at Mills GapNewberry2BR,2BA$1.26
Regency at Chandler ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Autumn Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbus, NC

Ranked #91

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Columbus, NC

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

13 / 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 $905 at Autumn Park.

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 $1,090 at Autumn Park.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wilson Place and starts from $1,299.

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