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Columbus, OH Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, OH

Pricing Updated: 10/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, OH area range in price from $300 to $13,785 with an overall median price of $2,866. The three Columbus neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Columbus at $829, Driving Park at $395, and Southeast Columbus at $665. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Columbus$1,100$8293
Driving Park$1,200$39595
Southeast Columbus$1,218$66536
Briggsdale$1,250$73918
Cumberland Ridge$1,287$799160
Walnut Ridge$1,300$7959
Brittany Hills$1,302$799170
Woodland Holt$1,310$79999
Linworth Village$1,329$69526
Central Hilltop$1,350$90020

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older in the Discovery District neighborhood priced from $300. Granville Woods Lofts in the Woodland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$395
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$521
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$650
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$665
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$675
Woodlands (OH)Studio SStudio,1BA$680
Gardenview FlatsYour Dream Apartment + 1 Month FREE — Only at G...Studio,1BA$700
The Flats on KimberlyStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH

As of October 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2 bed Model at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes starting at $775 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Eastland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.46
Northern Place Townhomes2 BDRM2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Springvale Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.83
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.79
28-43 E 18th Ave37 East 18th3BR,2BA$0.52
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
2349 Linden Ave, Unit 23492349 Linden Ave2BR,1BA$0.84
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.55
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Columbus Overview

Columbus, the Ohio state capital, falls within the top 20 largest cities in the entire United States in terms of population. This dynamic town is full of Midwestern down-to-earth, friendly people, who often make locals feel welcomed and treated like family. Life in Columbus apartments also offer residents an engaged community full of fun alongside interesting places to eat, shop, and to enjoy the arts or a night on the town. In addition, Columbus is home to THE Ohio State University, which draws students from all over the country to this Midwest hub of energy.

Why live in Columbus, OH?

There's a lot to love about Columbus. It's got a thriving economy and great neighborhoods like the German Village, Merion Village, and the Arena District. From the artsy, hip culture of the Short North district, to the sports and entertainment vibe in the Arena District, there is a little something for everyone here. For college sports fans, Ohio State University serves up great football and basketball. Add in a low cost of living, and those looking for apartments in Columbus have found a true gem of a city.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbus, OH

Ranked #2

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $2,866.

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 4,408 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 $519 which is $2,347 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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