Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, WI from $400 (8 Rentals)

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Columbus, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Bay Shore Apartments (Elderly) in the Stonehaven neighborhood priced from $400. Sky Ridge in the Outer Sun Prairie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $656. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Shore Apartments (Elderly)Senior Living1BR,1BA$400
Sky Ridge55+ 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$656
Hawthorne Senior Apartments1 Bedroom No Balcony Upper1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, WI and Nearby

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms/2.5 Bathrooms Townhome Model at Sky Ridge in the in the Outer Sun Prairie neighborhood starting from $2,049. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Lincoln Ridge starting at $1,299 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Stonehaven 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.
Sky Ridge3 Bedrooms/2.5 Bathrooms Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.48
Lincoln Ridge2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.04
The District2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Shoe Factory Apartments(E) 2 Bedroom LOFT Unit2BR,1BA$1.55
Spring Lake Apartments, LLC2BD 1BA UG2BR,1BA$1.18
Freedom Ring Apartments2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.49
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x12BR,1BA$1.49
Eleven41 on MainTwo Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.51
Hawthorne Senior Apartments1 Bedroom No Balcony Upper1BR,1BA$1.20
Bay Shore Apartments (Elderly)Senior Living1BR,1BA$0.71

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Getting Around Columbus, WI

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38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Baehron listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $400 at Bay Shore Apartments (Elderly).

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 $784 at Sky Ridge.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stonewood Rental and starts from $1,725.

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