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Charring Cross
3 Bedroom Apartments

Charring Cross

522 Knights WayWesterville, OH 43081
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Worthington Arms
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Worthington Arms

5277 Columbus PikeLewis Center, OH 43035
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Arrowleaf Apartments
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Arrowleaf Apartments

2060 Shirlene DrGrove City, OH 43123
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Rivergate Apartments
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Rivergate Apartments

Riverside Green Dr & Birchton StDublin, OH 43017
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Willow Bend
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Willow Bend

1531 Whispering Willow LnHilliard, OH 43026
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Buckeye Trails
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Buckeye Trails

10694 Ashville PikeLockbourne, OH 43137

Columbus, OH Area Reviews

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March 15, 2026

Great place to attend college and find a job afterward.

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 $739.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Columbus is George's Creek Apartments which is listed at $874, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $3,152.

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 9,015 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 $446 which is $2,706 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.

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The Ultimate Local Expert's Guide To Top Columbus, OH Neighborhoods for College and University Student Renters

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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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Welcome to Columbus: An Insiders Guide to Ohios Best-Kept Secret

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.