
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH from $300 (176 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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The Pointe at Polaris

Woodfield Park

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The Ethan
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Sycamore House

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Timbercreek

Sheldon Park

The Frisbie

Tiffany Flats

TGM Worthington Green

TGM Meadow View

The View on Fifth

Tiffany Lakes

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Allston Pointe

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Northpark Place

Makley Place

Valencia on High

Liberty House

Hayden Reserve

Mackenzie Village Apartments

Townhomes at Fairways

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East Meadows

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Summerview

Andrew Reserve

The Benchmark Apartments

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Sunbury Springs

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District at Tuttle

Parkview Arms

The Pierce

Lincoln Pointe

Tompkins

Village Flats at 757

Winthrop Court

Colonial East Apartments

Arborwood Townhomes

Parkville

Lincoln Village

Kenny Road Apartments

Fairgate Apartments

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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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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.