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Andover Park Apartments
1261 Gabrielle Elaine DrColumbus, OH 43228
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Bayberry Place Townhomes
2300 Deewood DrColumbus, OH 43229
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8 E Long StColumbus, OH 43215
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3520 Red Hook CrossingColumbus, OH 43219
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6667 Wesbury Park AveColumbus, OH 43235
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8900 Lyra DrColumbus, OH 43240
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2845 Austin Manor BlvdColumbus, OH 43219
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2800 Booty DrColumbus, OH 43207
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223 E Town
223 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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The Ethan
1179 E Main StColumbus, OH 43205
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Sycamore House
1155 Winston Decker DrColumbus, OH 43228
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Timbercreek
3264 Green Meadows StColumbus, OH 43207
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Sheldon Park
2460 Walcutt RdColumbus, OH 43228
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The Frisbie
750 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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2901 Corporate Exchange DrColumbus, OH 43231
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1739 Wetherburn DrColumbus, OH 43235
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3300 W Dublin-Granville RdColumbus, OH 43235
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The View on Fifth
1005 W 5th AveColumbus, OH 43212
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6345 Cooper RdColumbus, OH 43231
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Green|House Short North
21 W 2nd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Allston Pointe
227 Allston WayColumbus, OH 43235
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Northpark Place
1350 Gage StColumbus, OH 43240
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Makley Place
210 W 5th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1051 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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7450 Vantage DrColumbus, OH 43235
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Hayden Reserve
7375 High Cross BlvdColumbus, OH 43235
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Mackenzie Village Apartments
1942 Mackenzie DrColumbus, OH 43220
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Townhomes at Fairways
280 Barkley Pl WColumbus, OH 43213
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3974 Andrus AveColumbus, OH 43227
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Crossline
300 E 5th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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East Meadows
5500 Hildebrand RdColumbus, OH 43230
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Summerview
8357 Falling Water LnColumbus, OH 43240
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Andrew Reserve
6262 Sky Isle BlvdColumbus, OH 43081
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The Benchmark Apartments
1240 Benchmark Park DrColumbus, OH 43220
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TOWNHOMES AT MCNAUGHTEN
1359 Yorkland RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Sunbury Springs
4600 Sunbury Springs PkyColumbus, OH 43230
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District at Tuttle
4020 Cyber AveColumbus, OH 43221
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Parkview Arms
485 S Parkview AveColumbus, OH 43209
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The Pierce
321 E Capital StColumbus, OH 43215
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Lincoln Pointe
40 Hutchinson AveColumbus, OH 43235
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Tompkins
2490 N High StColumbus, OH 43202
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Village Flats at 757
757 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Winthrop Court
2531 Arborview DrColumbus, OH 43229
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Colonial East Apartments
4229 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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Arborwood Townhomes
5778 Arborwood CtColumbus, OH 43229
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Parkville
2346 Parkgreen PlColumbus, OH 43229
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Lincoln Village
134 Old Village RdColumbus, OH 43228
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Kenny Road Apartments
1809-1813 Kenny RdColumbus, OH 43212
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Fairgate Apartments
1523 Burstock RdColumbus, OH 43206
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Continent French Quarter
6302 Busch BlvdColumbus, OH 43229
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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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.