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Green|House Short North

The Quinn Apartments

Meridian at Grandview

The Day Companies - Short North

The Residences at The Sutton

The Ave

The Charleston

223 E Town

The Nicholas

The Broadview

Sixty Spring

Fifth x Northwest

2034-2040 N High St

2869 Sullivant Ave, Unit Apartment D

The Sage at Jeffrey Park

Belmont House

Parkview Arms

The Jeffrey and Metal Works

4th Crossing

250 High

Marble Cliff Commons

Legacy at Jeffrey Park

The Julian

The Benchmark Apartments

The Barrett

Flats on Vine

Midpoint East at GVX

The Deco

Luxury Living in the Short North!

River Park of Dublin

The Windsor

Brewers Yard

Tillmore at Quarry Trails

Founders Park

The Ethan

Essex

The Standard @ 174 E Long Street

District at Linworth

Taylor House
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 | $1,292 | $300 | $3,185 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $300 | $4,911 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $300 | $5,879 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $650 | $7,375 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $625 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,121 | $839 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,788 | $1,219 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 7 Bedroom Apartments | $6,238 | $2,793 | $9,000 |
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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 $660.
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 $3,551.
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 4,895 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 $461 which is $3,090 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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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.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
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