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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Graceland Flats
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$1,309 - $1,789
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$1,309 - $1,789
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Built in 20201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Graceland Flats

291 Graceland BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Columbus and the best places to live with original content written by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

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The Barrett
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$1,394 - $3,004
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$1,394 - $3,004
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Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Barrett

345 E Deshler AveColumbus, OH 43206
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Wheatland Crossing I
Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheatland Crossing I

216 N Wheatland AveColumbus, OH 43204
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Fairwood Commons
Built in 20181 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairwood Commons

1774 E Main StColumbus, OH 43205
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Lockbourne Greene
Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lockbourne Greene

1836 Lockbourne RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Sinclair Apartments
Built in 20231 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sinclair Apartments

5055 Sinclair RdColumbus, OH 43229
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60-76 W. 8th Avenue
Built in 20261 Bedroom Apartments

60-76 W. 8th Avenue

60-76 W 8th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Windmiller Pointe
Built in 20221 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Windmiller Pointe

3051 S High StColumbus, OH 43207
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March 15, 2026

Great place to attend college and find a job afterward.

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 $720.

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 $2,901.

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 3,467 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 $363 which is $2,538 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.

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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.

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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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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.