Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH from $300 (903 Rentals) Page 2 of 19

The Trails at Arbor Court

397 S Ogden Ave

Rocky Creek Apartments

Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue

1751-1753-1753 E Frankfort St

Wyndham Ridge Townhomes

The Brookeville

Newly Renovated Apartment Building
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Woodside Place Apartments

Wake Robin Apartments

Moonglow Apartments

Lauffer Ravines Apartments

Capital Pointe - Woodview

Lexington Park

Mallards Landing

1177 Lilley Ave

2637 Adams Ave
Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Columbus and the best places to live with original content written by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

396-398-398 S Powell Ave

142-144-144 W Park Ave

Eden Green Townhomes

Bluff Gardens Apartments

Garden Heights Apartments

Reserve at Easton

Flats on Tamarack

Stadium View Apartments

Heather Glen Townhomes

Hidden Creek Apartments

Colonial Park Townhomes

Franklin Park Apartments

Clintonville Commons

The Anna Apartments

Life at Edgewater Landing

Riverlodge Apartments

Waterford Pointe

1948 Oakland Park Ave

51-53-53 N Waverly St

Kimberly Court Apartments

Apple Run Apartments

Bel Air Court

Northtowne Apartments
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 | $1,195 | $300 | $2,405 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $300 | $6,499 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $675 | $8,696 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $785 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $929 | $4,200 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,566 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
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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
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.
Columbus, OH Area Reviews
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 $715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $2,762.
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 5,037 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 $399 which is $2,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
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Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!









