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    $850 per month

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,173 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    1903 S East Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

    $850/mo rent, $850 deposit: 3 BR, 1 BA house on fenced corner lot in South Baxter Springs, just East of Military Avenue. No smoking or vaping inside. Pets considered with pet fee. We pre-screen. All occupants ages 18+ must apply at

    Susi Yust PRO 100 Inc., REALTORS

    1903 S East Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

Why Live in Columbus

Columbus is a small city with a rich agricultural history in the southeast corner of Kansas. “People here can live more rural lives and still be close to amenities,” says Shelly Hildebrandt, a Realtor with Cobb Realty who has sold a handful of homes in the area. “Columbus is about 20 or 25 minutes from Joplin, a larger metropolitan area where Columbus residents can go for shopping without feeling like they’re in a crowded city.” Just under 3,000 people call the city home, many of them working in agribusiness, construction and health care. Farming has long played a central role in the city’s economy. “Columbus has a huge farmers’ co-op where they have a lot of grain-handling facilities,” Hildebrandt says. Columbus’ grid-patterned streets are home to a mixture of homes built throughout the 20th century, plus a few homes that date to the 1870s. Small cottages, most built in the first few decades of the 20th century, sell for $40,000 to $160,000. Larger, newer ranch-style homes from the 1970s to 2010s go for $160,000 to $420,000. “Columbus isn’t growing too fast, but there’s been a little bit of new homebuilding,” Hildebrandt says. Newer homes tend to be located in the outskirts,

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Columbus, KS for renters?
The most popular neighborhoods in Columbus, KS for renters are Blendville South and Byers and Murphy.
What are the most popular zip codes in Columbus, KS for renters?
The most popular zip codes in Columbus, KS for renters include 64804, 64801 and 66762.
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