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Student Housing in Columbus, GA
About Student Housing in Columbus
Columbus, Georgia is a mid-sized Southern city on the Chattahoochee River bordering Phenix City, Alabama, home to Columbus State University and a gateway community to Fort Moore. The city has undergone significant revitalization anchored by the RiverWalk, a 22-mile trail connecting downtown to uptown neighborhoods and serving as the backbone of the city's outdoor recreation culture. Downtown Columbus has a growing restaurant and brewery scene, historic architecture, and steady reinvestment that has made the area attractive to young renters. The cost of living is well below the national average, and students at CSU benefit from a rental market offering considerably more space and value than comparable cities in the Southeast.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Columbus
Midtown Columbus
Midtown is the most popular rental zone for Columbus State students, sitting a short drive from campus along Macon Road and Veterans Parkway. The area has a dense mix of apartment complexes, townhomes, and older single-family rentals at prices well below the national average, with most one-bedrooms in the $750 to $1,000 range. Grocery stores, dining, and retail are all within easy reach, and the commute to CSU takes under 15 minutes by car.
Wynton Road Corridor
The Wynton Road area east of downtown offers affordable apartments popular with CSU students and local young professionals. Complexes here tend to be larger, with more amenity packages including pools and fitness centers, at competitive rents. The area is close to the Columbus Park Crossing shopping center and provides easy highway access for students who commute toward Fort Moore or have internships around the metro.