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83 S Powell Ave, Unit 83 S Powell Ave
83 S Powell AveColumbus, OH 43204
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291 S Napoleon Ave, Unit unit C
291 S Napoleon AveColumbus, OH 43213
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2535 Summit Street, Unit upper Unit
2535 Summit StreetColumbus, OH 43202
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4714 Tarryton Ct S, Unit 1G
4714 Tarryton Ct SColumbus, OH 43228
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2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit Unit D
2765 Cleveland AveColumbus, OH 43224
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222 Parkwood Ave
222 Parkwood AveColumbus, OH 43203
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726 N High St
726 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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29 W Patterson Ave, Unit 25
29 W Patterson AveColumbus, OH 43202
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499 Wyandotte Ave, Unit 501
499 Wyandotte AveColumbus, OH 43202
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1403 S Ohio Ave, Unit 1403
1403 S Ohio AveColumbus, OH 43206
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909 Mohawk St, Unit 909.5
909 Mohawk StColumbus, OH 43206
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69 N 20th St, Unit I
69 N 20th StColumbus, OH 43203
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1330 Doten Ave, Unit 1330 Doten Avenue
1330 Doten AveColumbus, OH 43212
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3873 Millstone Rd
3873 Millstone RdColumbus, OH 43207
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87 E 4th Ave, Unit E
87 E 4th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1679 Wyandotte Rd, Unit 1679
1679 Wyandotte RdColumbus, OH 43212
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2062 Ridgeview Rd, Unit Upper Arlington Garden
2062 Ridgeview RdColumbus, OH 43221
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1465 W 7th Ave, Unit B
1465 W 7th AveColumbus, OH 43212
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74 N 22nd St, Unit 76
74 N 22nd StColumbus, OH 43203
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1355 Ida Ave, Unit D
1355 Ida AveColumbus, OH 43212
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2009 Elmwood Ave, Unit D
2009 Elmwood AveColumbus, OH 43212
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154 E Beck St, Unit 154
154 E Beck StColumbus, OH 43206
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303 E Livingston Ave, Unit 303
303 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43215
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4385 Lancaster Ave
4385 Lancaster AveObetz, OH 43207
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1347 Broadview Ave, Unit 1347
1347 Broadview AveGrandview Heights, OH 43212
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792 Copeland Rd, Unit 792
792 Copeland RdGrandview Heights, OH 43212
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101 N High St, Unit A4
101 N High StGahanna, OH 43230
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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 | $1,188 | $300 | $3,019 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $300 | $5,743 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $300 | $8,812 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $859 | $8,360 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $625 | $7,337 |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $1,449 | $4,000 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,508 | $2,500 | $4,560 |
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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 $724.
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 $2,447.
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 8,389 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 $477 which is $1,970 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
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.
Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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.
18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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.