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River Bend Apartments
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River Bend Apartments

2500 Junior College BlvdWharton, TX 77488
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2910 Old Lane City RdWharton, TX 77488
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Columbus, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lancaster Living Apartments priced from $725. Sunrise Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lancaster Living Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Sunrise Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$805
Greenbriar Apartment Homes1Bp1S1BR,1BA$815
Parkside Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895
The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek1 Bed1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, TX and Nearby

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.14 price per square foot Hawking Model at Kingsland Heights in the in the Cinco Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Greenville Townhomes Model at Greenville Townhomes starting at $1,580 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Bear Creek Copperfield 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.
Kingsland HeightsHawking3BR,2BA$1.14
Greenville TownhomesGreenville Townhomes2BR,2.5BA$0.93
Reserve on Sabine ApartmentsReserve on Sabine2BR,2BA$1.33
River Oaks Apartments2 bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Circle K Apartments2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.15
The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.12
Lancaster Living Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Greenbriar Apartment Homes1Bp1S1BR,1BA$1.17
Parkside Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Sunrise Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34

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Getting Around Columbus, TX

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26 / 100

Car-Dependent

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35 / 100

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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 Broadstone Cross Creek Ranch listed at $1,197.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $725 at Lancaster Living 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 $850 at Lancaster Living Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kingsland Heights and starts from $2,025.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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.