Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NM from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Columbus, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, NM is a Studio unit found at Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood priced from $750. Mountain Springs Pointe in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio,1BA$750
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
1655 S MainContemporary1BR,1BA$795
Sun Ridge Village1 Bedroom - Small1BR,1BA$800
Desert Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NM and Nearby

As of February 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.06 price per square foot Townhome 3 Bd Loft 2 Car Garage Model at Moderno Village Apartments and Town Homes in the in the Coronado neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath - Colony Garden Model at Colony Mesa Apartments starting at $960 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood. 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.
Moderno Village Apartments and Town HomesTownhome 3 Bd Loft 2 Car Garage3BR,2BA$1.06
Colony Mesa Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath - Colony Garden2BR,1BA$0.89
Santa Teresa TerraceC33BR,2BA$1.09
Foxglove ApartmentsBlue Sky W/D2BR,2BA$1.10
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Sierra VerdeLa Hacienda2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Desert Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Verge at Las Cruces2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Country Crest Apartment Homes1 bed 1 bath- W/D and refrigerated air1BR,1BA$1.21

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Getting Around Columbus, NM

Walk Score®

10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all 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 Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $750 at Mountain Springs Pointe.

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 $950 at Mountain Springs Pointe.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sierra Verde and starts from $1,075.

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