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211 Price St

440 E 23rd St

626 E 23rd St

4065 W Ridge Rd

2402 East Ave
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2120 Parade St

407 E 13th St

703 Highland Ave

44 E Main St

3704 E Lake Rd

1248 E 22nd St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,063 | $600 | $1,450 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,476 | $800 | $3,250 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,840 | $1,150 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Drake Village Apartments priced from $680. Park Row Apartments in the Frontier neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $680 |
| Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Wellman Building | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Bowie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Ellicott Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, PA and Nearby
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.08 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome - B Model at Granite Ridge Apartments in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2B1B Model at Lovell Place starting at $1,145 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Downtown Erie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom Townhome - B | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Lovell Place | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Arneman Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Ellicott Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Westgate Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
| 509 Dunn Blvd | Spacious 2 Bed / 1.5 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Colonial Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Wellman Building | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
| Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| The Meadows | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?
There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, PA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $2,680. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $600 to $6,950.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbus?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbus ranges from $600 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,880.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbus?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbus range from $605 to $2,244, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.