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Columbus, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holiday Efficiency ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$600
The Olbiston ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$737
The Lofts at Globe Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$741
Norwich Court ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$850
Dietz Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$876

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NY and Nearby

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.84 price per square foot Chesapeake Model at Hillside Commons in the starting from $960. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath with W/D & Backyard Model at Fayetteville Pines Townhouses starting at $1,785 with a $1.62 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.
Hillside CommonsChesapeake3BR,3BA$0.84
Fayetteville Pines Townhouses2 Bed/2 Bath with W/D & Backyard2BR,1.5BA$1.62
Carriage Apartments2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.75
13 Redfield AveRedfield2BR,1BA$1.20
Wildwood Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Dietz Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Holiday Efficiency ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$0.92
The Lofts at Globe Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Norwich Court ApartmentsstudioStudio ,1BA$1.77
The Olbiston ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NY with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,700. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $850 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbus ranges from $850 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,910.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbus range from $944 to $3,175, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,395.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.