
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH with Utilities Included (465 Rentals)


The Charles at Bexley

Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes

The Reserve at Parkwick

Eden of Whitehall

Eden at Bexley Crossing

Riverlodge Apartments

Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes

Villages at Eden Crossing

Trace Quarter
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The Blakely

Sycamore House

Stonecrest

Lakeside Villas

Chantry Village Luxury Apartments

The Anna Apartments

The Life at Green Arbor

Columbus Park Apartments

Eden of Easton Apartments

Eden Brooke Townhomes
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Eden at Jefferson Crossing

The Continent Village

East Meadows

Eden Green Townhomes

Alamira Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

The Sullivan

The Patent at Jeffrey Park

Topiary Park Crossing

Stella
A Local’s Guide to Great Short-Term Rental Neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio
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Fairfax Apartments

4th & 5th

Essex Apartments

150 N. Third Street Apartments

Hubbard Park Place

Taylor House

The Benchmark Apartments

Olentangy Village

Alexandria Colony
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Waterford Pointe

Wellington Woods

Flats II

Arena Crossing

The Reserve at Maryland Avenue

Langham Apartments

THE STATION at Trolley District

The Nicholas

The King Apartments

Maple Valley Apartments
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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 | $1,224 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $300 | $7,781 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,129 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $680 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,443 | $959 | $6,648 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,867 | $3,700 | $6,648 |
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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 $1,728.
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 1,223 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
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
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.

A Local’s Guide to Great Short-Term Rental Neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
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
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
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
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
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.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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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
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.
