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Chantry Village Apartments

Townhomes at Easton Park

Sycamore House

The Quarry

The Pointe at Polaris
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Andover Park Apartments

TGM Meadow View

The View on Fifth

Townhomes at McNaughten

Hamilton Arms Apartments

223 E Town

Stafford House

Allston Pointe

Makley Place

Hayden Reserve

Liberty House
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Liberty Place Apartments

Northpark Place

East Meadows

Summerview

2034-2040 N High St

Trotters Park

Townhomes at Fairways

Arlington Court
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Parkview Arms

Crossline

Sunbury Springs

The Ethan

The Benchmark Apartments

Lincoln Pointe
Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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600 Goodale

Andrew Reserve

District at Tuttle

TGM Worthington Green

Worthington Gardens Apartments

Cassady North Apartments

Mackenzie Village Apartments
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 | $1,309 | $300 | $2,907 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $300 | $4,911 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $300 | $5,940 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $650 | $7,375 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $625 | $9,840 |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,551 | $839 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,212 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 7 Bedroom Apartments | $6,096 | $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.
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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 $695.
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 $3,583.
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 4,270 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 $457 which is $3,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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.

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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