
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH from $300 (836 Rentals)


Jenkins Lofts

Wheatland Crossing I

160 N Sylvan Ave

York Terrace North

Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes

Broad Meadows Manor

Villages at Eden Crossing
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Trinity Square Apartments

Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes

Franklin Park Apartments

Gardenview Flats

120 N Hampton Rd

Coves at Columbus on Cleveland

800 Harrisburg Pike

Olde Cape Colony
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York Terrace East

2895 Sullivant Ave, Unit 2

64.5 S Hague Ave

3295 Sullivant Ave
Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Essington Village

Columbus Park Apartments

Center Court Apartments

833 Clarendon Ave

207 E Lane Ave

Grandview Area

Eden of Easton Apartments

Village Court

Garden Heights Apartments

Worthington Court II

Victoria Village
Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,235 | $300 | $4,466 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $300 | $5,830 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $300 | $6,742 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $511 | $9,450 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,033 | $839 | $8,900 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $1,008 | $4,560 |
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Getting Around Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbus?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbus is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is starting from $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.
What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older and starts from $300.
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