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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Ogden Apartments
$1,300 - $1,694
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$1,300 - $1,694
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Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ogden Apartments

815-E E Long StColumbus, OH 43203
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Graceland Flats
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$1,309 - $1,834
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$1,309 - $1,834
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Graceland Flats

291 Graceland BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Triumph Apartments
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$1,350 - $1,980
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$1,350 - $1,980
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Triumph Apartments

80 S 18th StColumbus, OH 43205
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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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The Barrett

345 E Deshler AveColumbus, OH 43206
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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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The Gemma
Built in 20201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gemma

1117-1125 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205
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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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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 $733.

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 $1,476.

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 3,423 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 $390 which is $1,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.

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Where to Rent in Columbus: Mapping Major Employers to Affordable Neighborhoods

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Welcome to Columbus: An Insider's Guide to Ohios Best-Kept Secret

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The Ultimate Local Expert's Guide To Top Columbus, OH Neighborhoods for College and University Student Renters

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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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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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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

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.