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2136-2138 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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1680 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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2650 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43202
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1494 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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200 W Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1957 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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100 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201
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2111-2550 Quarry Lake DrColumbus, OH 43204
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245 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1525-1541 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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6900 Sawmill Village DrColumbus, OH 43235
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412 Thurber Dr WColumbus, OH 43215
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4th & 5th
1206 N 4th StColumbus, OH 43201
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900 Nettle DrColumbus, OH 43221
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41 E 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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50 E 7th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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692 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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3255 McKinley AveColumbus, OH 43204
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815 Kinnear RdColumbus, OH 43212
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4441 Trabue RdColumbus, OH 43228
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15 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1025 Luxe AveColumbus, OH 43220
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1433-1435 Worthington St
1433-1435 Worthington StColumbus, OH 43201
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1712 Summit St
1712 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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106 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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180-188 W Patterson AveColumbus, OH 43202
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100 W Oakland Ave
100 W Oakland AveColumbus, OH 43201
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159-165 W Northwood Ave
159-165 W Northwood AveColumbus, OH 43201
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58 E 11th Ave
58 E 11th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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112 W Lane Ave
112 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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40 E Lane Ave
40 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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29 E Norwich Ave
29 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1437 Hunter Ave
1437 Hunter AveColumbus, OH 43201
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56 E Lane Ave
56 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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120 E 13th Ave
120 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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2030 Summit St.
2020-2030 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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Ohio Stater
2060 B N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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150 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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321 W 8th Ave
321 W 8th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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98 E 12th Ave
98 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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35 W 9th Ave
35 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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49 E 14th Ave
49 E 14th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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University Apartments
1466-1468 Michigan AveColumbus, OH 43201
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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 | $1,188 | $300 | $3,316 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $300 | $5,743 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $300 | $8,812 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,210 | $859 | $8,360 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,532 | $625 | $7,184 |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,415 | $1,449 | $4,000 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,508 | $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 $724.
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 $2,434.
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 8,553 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 $477 which is $1,957 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.