Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, WI from $400 (18 Rentals)

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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. 405 Stark St in the Stonehaven neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. 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
405 Stark St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$975
The BaehronStudio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$995
Knowlton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
Stoneridge Apartments2 Bedroom Upper2BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, WI and Nearby

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Lincoln Ridge in the in the Stonehaven neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The District starting at $1,299 with a $1.18 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.
Lincoln Ridge2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.04
The District2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
Shoe Factory Apartments(E) 2 Bedroom LOFT Unit2BR,1BA$1.55
Hawthorne Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe Lower2BR,1BA$1.09
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x1 bel2BR,1BA$1.44
KESTREL RIDGE1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
The Preserve Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Upper 1 Car Attached Garage (6)(14)1BR,1BA$1.57
405 Stark St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Freedom Ring Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.57
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 $975 at 405 Stark St.

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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