
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NY from $600 (30 Rentals)
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Columbus, NY Local Guide

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 | $953 | $737 | $1,250 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $650 | $2,895 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $887 | $3,700 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,254 | $945 | $3,075 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
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Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Holiday Efficiency Apartments in the Outer Utica neighborhood priced from $600. The Olbiston Apartments in the Adrian Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $737. 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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Holiday Efficiency Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
The Olbiston Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $737 |
The Lofts at Globe Mill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $741 |
Dietz Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $876 |
Hickory Hills Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Valenti Country Estates | 1BD/1BA Ground Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
Hartford Mills Apartments | Floor Plan 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
13 Redfield Ave | Redfield | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Hotel St Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Utica Steam Cotton Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NY and Nearby
As of March 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Rathbun Lofts in the in the Adrian Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at The Courtyard at Cazenovia starting at $1,800 with a $1.38 price per square foot . 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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Rathbun Lofts | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
The Courtyard at Cazenovia | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Hillside Commons | Chesapeake | 3BR,3BA | $0.82 |
Lewiston Properties | Style 2A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
Fayetteville Pines Townhouses | 2 Bed/2 Bath with W/D & Backyard | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
13 Redfield Ave | Redfield | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Hickory Hills Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Dietz Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Holiday Efficiency Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
The Lofts at Globe Mill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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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 The Olbiston Apartments listed at $737.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $600 at Holiday Efficiency 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 $887 at The Lofts at Globe Mill.
What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $945.
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