3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $1,200 (65 Rentals)

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Lark Columbus
$1,189
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

Lark Columbus

1355 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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Find your next budget-friendly apartment in Columbus, OH. Discover neighborhoods like Clintonville and Near East Side, offering short commutes and a great renter lifestyle near major job centers.

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1381 Indianola Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1381 Indianola Ave

1379-1381 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43201

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Rosewind Estates
3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewind Estates

1400 Brooks AveColumbus, OH 43211
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85-87 N Yale Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

85-87 N Yale Ave

85-87 N Yale AveColumbus, OH 43222
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28-43 E 18th Ave
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28-43 E 18th Ave

28 E 18th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Beckley Townhomes
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Beckley Townhomes

4725 Bayview PlColumbus, OH 43230
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1400 King Ave
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1400 King Ave

1400 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Marsh Run
3 Bedroom Apartments

Marsh Run

2393 Canal Bay WayColumbus, OH 43232
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Greenwood Village
3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwood Village

750-879 Greenfield DrColumbus, OH 43223
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OakTree Village
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OakTree Village

2200 Walford LnColumbus, OH 43224
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Chesapeake Mill
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Chesapeake Mill

5550 Arturo CtColumbus, OH 43231
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Lockbourne Greene
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Lockbourne Greene

1836 Lockbourne RdColumbus, OH 43207
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The Hill
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill

873-959 Woodhill DrColumbus, OH 43212

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbus with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Columbus is at Starling Yard listed at $530.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Columbus Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is $2,183.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 2,150 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at Powell Green.

What is the average size for Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 1,508 sq ft.

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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.

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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.

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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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