204 Chittenden Ave
ColumbusOH43201
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1643 N Pearl St
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4470 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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2800 Booty DrColumbus, OH 43207
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122 S Champion Ave
ColumbusOH43205
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Steeplechase Village
6815 Shook RdColumbus, OH 43217
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Franklin Manor Apartments
1475 Stimmel RdColumbus, OH 43223
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5179 Dempster DrColumbus, OH 43228
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181 Derrer RdColumbus, OH 43204
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83 E Frambes Ave
83 E Frambes AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Boulevard Homes
750 W Rich StColumbus, OH 43222
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201-253 W 9th Ave
201-253 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Beckley Townhomes
4725 Bayview PlColumbus, OH 43230
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Rosewind Estates
1400 Brooks AveColumbus, OH 43211
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Emerald Glen Apartments
930 Regentshire DrColumbus, OH 43228
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Marsh Run
2393 Canal Bay WayColumbus, OH 43232
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302-318 E 17th Ave
302-318 E 17th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Riverside Trail Apartments
5795 Chatterton RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Sinclair Apartments
5055 Sinclair RdColumbus, OH 43229
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Whispering Creek Apartments
2960 Gooden WayColumbus, OH 43204
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138 W 9th
138 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Monarch Greene
1577 Richmond RdColumbus, OH 43223
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242 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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George's Creek Apartments
6300 Georges Creek DrCanal Winchester, OH 43110
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2680 Orono PikeReynoldsburg, OH 43068
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751 Chestnut Grove DrBlacklick, OH 43004
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Charring Cross
522 Knights WayWesterville, OH 43081
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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 | $1,230 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $300 | $4,390 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $300 | $6,995 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,508 | $959 | $6,912 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,832 | $2,400 | $6,912 |
| Columbus 7 Bedroom Apartments | $6,197 | $2,700 | $9,000 |
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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 $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $1,467.
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 3,381 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 $412 which is $1,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
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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.
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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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