
Gated 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH (255 Rentals)


The Charles at Bexley

The Vale at Walnut Creek

Riverlodge Apartments

Southern Station

One at the Peninsula

Gravity

223 E Town

Stonecrest

Flats on Vine
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Brewers Yard

Retreat at Crosswoods

LC RiverSouth

Williamsburg Square

Clear Point Gardens

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Triumph Apartments

Alamira Apartments

The Diehl

Rock Run

Tiffany Flats
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The Patent at Jeffrey Park

Topiary Park Crossing

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Park Monroe

River Park of Dublin

The Madison

476 Taylor Apartments

Stella

Lusso

Fairfax Apartments

Green|House Short North
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4th & 5th

Essex Apartments

Crossline

150 N. Third Street Apartments

The City

Adelphi Quarter

Gateway Lofts

Wilson Place

River & Rich
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303 Front St

Hubbard Park Place

Pointe at Polaris

The Broadview

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The Barrett

Cassady North Apartments

Taylor House

The Benchmark Apartments

University Village

Olentangy Village
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,228 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $300 | $8,130 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,132 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,530 | $680 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,432 | $959 | $6,672 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,903 | $3,700 | $6,672 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbus with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Columbus is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is $1,729.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 2,035 square feet unit starting from $1,695 at McNaughten Woods Townhomes.
What is the average size for Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 1,219 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

Brick Streets, Buckeyes, and a Brand New Apartment: Your Complete Columbus Moving Guide
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Hello from the Buckeye State! I'm Kim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbus, Ohio, and I've put together this guide to help make your relocation as easy and stress-free as possible.

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Hi, I'm Kim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbus, Ohio. I'm part of an extended team at ApartmentHomeLiving.

Where to Rent in Columbus: Mapping Major Employers to Affordable Neighborhoods
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Ask Columbus workers where they live, and you’ll hear the same neighborhood names: University District, Clintonville, Near East Side, North Columbus, and West Columbus.

Welcome to Columbus: An Insider's Guide to Ohios Best-Kept Secret
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Visitors to Columbus, OH, won't admit it at first, but they secretly expect this Midwestern capital to resemble a sprawling version of Mayberry from the old Andy Griffith show. I'm serious.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis
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Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.
