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The Charles at Bexley

Harlow on Main

150 N. Third Street Apartments

LC RiverSouth

The Patent at Jeffrey Park

Star King Apartments

The Residences at Town Center

Adelphi Quarter
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University Gardens

The Mercantile

303 Front St

Continental Tower

Saw Mill Village Apartments

Sawmill Crossing

The Gaetz

One at the Peninsula
Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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801 Polaris

The Jerome

Meridian at Grandview

The Rise

Yardley Apartments

476 Taylor Apartments

The Day Companies Downtown

Cassady North Apartments

Triumph Apartments

Sheldon Park

Ashley Village

Flats on East Gay

Market Mohawk Apartments

Valencia on High

Georgetown

Southern Station

Flats on Vine

Townhomes at Andrus

4th & 5th

8 on the Park at GVX

ELEVATE 340

Discovery Park Place

Battery B
Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,231 | $300 | $2,369 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $675 | $8,696 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $785 | $9,564 |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,843 | $909 | $4,825 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,803 | $3,195 | $10,000+ |
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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.
Columbus, OH Area Reviews
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 $665.
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 $2,818.
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 6,572 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 $415 which is $2,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

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.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.









