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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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60-76 W. 8th Avenue
Built in 20261 Bedroom Apartments

60-76 W. 8th Avenue

60-76 W 8th AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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The Gemma
Built in 20201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gemma

1117 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205
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Wheatland Crossing II
Built in 20201 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wheatland Crossing II

174 N Wheatland AveColumbus, OH 43204
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Lockbourne Greene
Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lockbourne Greene

1836 Lockbourne RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Broadleigh Lofts
Built in 20251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadleigh Lofts

3210 Allegheny AveColumbus, OH 43209
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Grant Park
Built in 2018Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Park

1298 N Grant AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Dimora
Built in 2026Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dimora

24-26 E 2nd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Lofts at Norton Crossing
Built in 20211 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at Norton Crossing

4657 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
Corporate Housing
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Salem Village
Built in 20231 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Village

1009 E Dublin Granville RdColumbus, OH 43229
Senior Living
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McKinley Manor
Built in 20241 Bedroom Apartments

McKinley Manor

1042 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43222
Senior Living
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Trolley Park
Built in 20182 Bedroom Apartments

Trolley Park

423 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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The Attleigh
Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Attleigh

1121 Mirror Lake PlColumbus, OH 43228
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High cross
Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

High cross

160 High TidesColumbus, OH 43235
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The View at Polaris
Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The View at Polaris

601 Flarestar AveColumbus, OH 43240
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Grandview Passage
Built in 20262 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Passage

950-985 Quay AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Duncan Park
Built in 20191 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Duncan Park

3021 Bethel RdColumbus, OH 43220
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The Jerome
Built in 2016Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jerome

1025 Dennison AveColumbus, OH 43201
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The Deco
Built in 2017Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Deco

3450 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43214
Corporate Housing
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1334 Neil Ave.
Built in 20202 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1334 Neil Ave.

251-257 W 6th AveColumbus, OH 43201
Student Housing
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The Edge at Polaris
Built in 20201 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Edge at Polaris

8500 Sancus BlvdColumbus, OH 43240
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The Jacqueline
Built in 20211 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jacqueline

1305 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205

Columbus, OH Area Reviews

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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 $739.

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 $3,098.

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 7,157 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 $447 which is $2,651 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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.

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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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Welcome to Columbus: An Insiders Guide to Ohios Best-Kept Secret

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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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.