
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $800 (52 Rentals)


Alpine Village

134 W 9th Ave

Courtyards of Kimberly

York Terrace North

Nazareth Towers-62 & Older

1186-1188 E 20th Ave Columbus, OH 43211

Reserve at Capital Pointe

Dallas Mobile Home Village

369-373 E 12th Ave
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270 E 12th

Sterling Court

Court View Centre

The University Commons

2157-2179 W Mound St

North Central Village

35 Broad Meadows Blvd

Beckley Townhomes

Berwick Grove

2021-2025 W Broad St
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Morse Creek Commons

106-222 W Dodridge St

Indian Meadows Apartments

Wildberry Apartments

Elaine Park Drive

University Apartments

Park Place

1975 Summit St

Chateau Morse

Post Oak Station Apartments
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Karl Morse Plaza

Riverview Drive Apartments

Eastway Village

Arborwood Townhomes

Woodcrest Apartment at 4388

Napoleon Plaza Apartments

North Sylvan Apartments

PONDEROSA VILLAGE

Highview Place Apartments

Oaks View at 2300
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Parsons Village West

Devonshire Courts (921)

Kimberly Crossings (126)

Broadleigh Lofts

W. 9th Avenue Apartments

George's Creek Apartments

2633 Red Rock Blvd

Broadway Grove Apartments

Charring Cross

Hamilton Crossing
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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 | $1,222 | $300 | $3,872 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $300 | $7,862 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $874 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,877 | $730 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,813 | $1,549 | $8,684 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $2,495 | $4,560 |
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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 $1,815.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 2,104 square feet unit starting from $3,205 at LC RiverSouth.
What is the average size for Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 1,155 sq ft.
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Columbus, OH, artfully blends a laid-back Midwest personality with the excitement of urban living and the spirited atmosphere of student life.

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