
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Columbus Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $875 (8 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,446 | $875 | $2,056 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $895 | $3,820 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $1,309 | $3,750 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,221 | $1,512 | $3,569 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,471 | $1,687 | $4,200 |
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Getting Around the Columbus Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbus is under $2,130.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Peace Bridge Place which is listed at $1,065, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbus?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbus?
Cheap apartments in Columbus have an average cost of $305 which is $3,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
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