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Timbercreek
$1,247 - $1,492
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Timbercreek

3264 Green Meadows StColumbus, OH 43207
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Village Flats at 757
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Flats at 757

757 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Colonial East Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial East Apartments

4229 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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Arborwood Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arborwood Townhomes

5778 Arborwood CtColumbus, OH 43229
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Winthrop Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winthrop Court

2531 Arborview DrColumbus, OH 43229
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Lincoln Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Village

134 Old Village RdColumbus, OH 43228
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Kenny Road Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kenny Road Apartments

1809-1813 Kenny RdColumbus, OH 43212
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Parkville
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkville

2346 Parkgreen PlColumbus, OH 43229

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Fairgate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairgate Apartments

1523 Burstock RdColumbus, OH 43206
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The Attleigh
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Attleigh

1121 Mirror Lake PlColumbus, OH 43228
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852 N High St
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852 N High St

852 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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Grandview Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Heights

1155 Edgehill RdColumbus, OH 43212
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Arlington Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Court

1303-1307 King AveColumbus, OH 43212

When Life Happens: Your Options for Ending a Rental Lease Early

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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 $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 3,418 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 $388 which is $1,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

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Ask Columbus workers where they live, and you’ll hear the same neighborhood names: University District, Clintonville, Near East Side, North Columbus, and West Columbus.

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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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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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.