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Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Willow Commons Apartments in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood priced from $538. University Gate in the East Suburban Erie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$538
University Gate4 Bed Upgraded4BR,2BA$620
Fairmount Hills Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Drake Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$680
Wellman Building1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Meadows1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Reserve at MillcreekOne Bedroom C1BR,1BA$820
Laurel Springs ApartmentsStudio Apartments with Walk-in Shower - 378Studio,1BA$825
Westgate Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, PA and Nearby

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.94 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome - A Model at Granite Ridge Apartments in the starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 3 Bed upgraded Model at University Gate starting at $630 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the East Suburban Erie 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.
Granite Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome - A3BR,1.5BA$0.94
University Gate3 Bed upgraded3BR,2BA$0.62
Westgate Apartments2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Willow Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60
The Meadows2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
401 Hillcrest DriveNice 2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.06
Northview Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Fairmount Hills Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Wellman Building1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.35

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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 Laurel Springs Apartments listed at $825.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $538 at Willow Commons 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 $670 at University Gate.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Gate and starts from $630.

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