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222 E 11th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Plumwood
1050 Plumrose DrColumbus, OH 43228
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West Of Eastland
3752 Knightsway LnColumbus, OH 43232
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Lumarc Apartments
888 E Dublin Granville RdColumbus, OH 43229
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Sherbrook
6677 Guinevere DrColumbus, OH 43229
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The Brookeville
6851 Sharon CtColumbus, OH 43229
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Clintonville Commons
4030 N High StColumbus, OH 43214
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Stonecrest
4669 E Main StColumbus, OH 43213
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Springwood
5470 Yellowbud DrColumbus, OH 43231
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Clear Stone Place
5020 Chatterton RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street
260 S 4th StColumbus, OH 43215
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Autumn Chase
5596 Autumn Chase DrColumbus, OH 43232
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Shiloh Crossings Apartments
3170 Cleveland AveColumbus, OH 43224
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Revi Columbus East
2084 S Hamilton RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Summerwynd Apartments
3438 Calimero DrColumbus, OH 43224
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The Anna Apartments
680-692 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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The Trails at Arbor Court
4314 Dresden StColumbus, OH 43224
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41 S Grant Ave
41 S Grant AveColumbus, OH 43215
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The Life at Green Arbor
14 Oak RdColumbus, OH 43217
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Edge at Arlington
5028 Dierker RdColumbus, OH 43220
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150 N. Third Street Apartments
150 N 3rd StColumbus, OH 43215
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Wyndham Ridge Townhomes
1112 Ashberry Village DrColumbus, OH 43228
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HIBERNIA
5680 Hibernia DrColumbus, OH 43232
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Riverview Apartments
557 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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LongView Apartments
1728 E Long StColumbus, OH 43203
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Liberty Place Apartments
250 Liberty StColumbus, OH 43215
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THE STATION at Trolley District
1599 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205
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Pointe at Northern Woods
5507 Mesa Ridge LnColumbus, OH 43231
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Arlington Pointe
2555 Shore Line LnColumbus, OH 43221
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Stafford House
7600 Huntington Park DrColumbus, OH 43235
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College Park
1708 Creeksedge DrColumbus, OH 43209
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Dublin Square
7330 Skyline Dr EColumbus, OH 43235
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100 Chittenden Ave
100 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Reserves at Arlington
4450 Mobile DrColumbus, OH 43220
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Vera on Broad
366 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43215
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Wexford Lakes Apartments and Townhomes
1100 Burnham DrColumbus, OH 43228
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Lofts at Norton Crossing
4657 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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Chantry Village Luxury Apartments
2680 Silver Oak DrColumbus, OH 43232
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The Berryessa
5811 Spring Run CirColumbus, OH 43229
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Worthington Gardens Apartments
5146 N High StColumbus, OH 43214
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Xander on State
265 E State StColumbus, OH 43215
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Fox and Hounds
1075 Weybridge RdColumbus, OH 43220
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Austin Place Apartments
1108 Carriage Knoll LnColumbus, OH 43228
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Hamilton Arms Apartments
1250 Kelburn RdColumbus, OH 43227
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Prescott Place
351 Peat Moss DrColumbus, OH 43235
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Cassady North Apartments
509 N Cassady AveColumbus, OH 43209
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Star King Apartments
1800-1806 North Star RdColumbus, OH 43212
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Sharon Glen
6785 Oakton LnColumbus, OH 43229
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Green House Columbus
501 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43215
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,205 | $300 | $3,149 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $300 | $5,088 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $874 | $9,846 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $625 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,801 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,748 | $2,500 | $4,560 |
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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 $729.
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 $2,970.
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 8,698 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 $417 which is $2,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
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.
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.
18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.