
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH from $500 (193 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


30-32-32 Schultz Ave

1390-1392 Sullivant Ave

1509 Summit St

Napa Townhomes

Pine Crossing Apartments

Bel Air Court

The Trails at Arbor Court

Hidden Creek Apartments

The Villas
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2204-2206-2206 N 4th St

215-217-217 E Maynard Ave

2199-2199 Amherst Ave

The Canterbury

2229-2231-2231 E 5th Ave

Trinity Square Apartments

Williamsburg Square

1451 N 6th St
Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Clear Point Gardens

509 Elsmere St

579 Gilbert St

1538 S 4th St

311-313-313 E 5th Ave

1085 E Long St

Townhomes at Weston

Wake Robin Apartments

2014-2018-2018 N 4th St

900 Berkeley Rd

1091 S Champion Ave

45-47-47 N Hague Ave

1093 S Champion Ave

2135 Summit St

Northtowne Apartments

Pointe at Northern Woods

Park Trails Apartments

Franklin Manor Apartments

406 E Northwood Ave

931 E Whittier St

404 E Northwood Ave

Saw Mill Village Apartments

608-610-610 Carpenter St

961 E Long St

1444 Hamlet St

345 Chittenden Ave

Newbridge Commons

Abbington Village

Winchester Bend 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 | $1,263 | $300 | $2,574 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $300 | $4,911 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $300 | $5,796 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,119 | $500 | $8,696 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $785 | $9,427 |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,857 | $909 | $4,825 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,211 | $2,051 | $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.
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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 $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Granville Woods Lofts which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $2,867.
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 4,338 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 $521 which is $2,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
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