The Apex on University
4226 University Ave,
Columbus, GA 31907
$625
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Columbus State University Main Campus Columbus, GA
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Columbus State University, founded in 1958, provides a creative, personal, and relevant college experience with nationally distinctive programs in the arts, education, business, nursing, and more. Top-notch faculty, impressive facilities, and small class sizes help students at Columbus State achieve personal and professional success in an increasingly global environment. About 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, the CSU campus is proximate to plenty of houses and apartments available for rent. Access to I-185 and Manchester Expressway as well as Columbus Airport makes commuting and traveling from campus simple. NCAA Division II Cougars athletic teams and over 100 student organizations contribute to an energetic atmosphere on the CSU campus. Columbus offers plenty of attractions just off campus, including the Chattahoochee River, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, and Uptown’s shops, nightlife, eateries, and artistic amenities. Both Atlanta and Montgomery are less than a two-hour drive away as well.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbus, GA is $1,070 for a studio, $1,101 for one bedroom, $1,191 for two bedrooms, and $1,557 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbus has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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579 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,070/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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846 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,101/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,146 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,191/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,447 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,557/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Columbus State University Main Campus
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Columbus State University Main Campus - Columbus, GA (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Columbus State University Main Campus - Columbus, GA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Columbus State University Main Campus - Columbus, GA (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Columbus State University Main Campus - Columbus, GA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Public
Grades K-5
570 Students
North Columbus Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
698 Students
Public
Grades K-5
418 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
745 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
688 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
526 Students
Rainey McCullers School of the Arts
Public
Grades 6-12
463 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
820 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
566 Students
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
648 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,132 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,354 Students
Rainey McCullers School of the Arts
Public
Grades 6-12
463 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,234 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,017 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
- Columbus Botanical Garden
- Coca-Cola Space Science Center
Airports
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.