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630 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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369 E Gay StColumbus, OH 43215
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1551 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205
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1234 Steelwood RdColumbus, OH 43212
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2981 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43202
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2650 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43202
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1680 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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Lark Columbus
1355 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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40 W 3rd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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2111-2550 Quarry Lake DrColumbus, OH 43204
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2907 N High StColumbus, OH 43202
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Raccoon Creek Apartments
3819 Plane Tree Dr WColumbus, OH 43228
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The Urban - Student Housing
200 W Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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100 Chittenden Ave
100 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201
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245 E 13th Ave
245 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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The Arbor
626 Lehman StColumbus, OH 43206
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Fisher Commons
900 Nettle DrColumbus, OH 43221
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Tivoli Apartments
412 Thurber Dr WColumbus, OH 43215
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6900 Sawmill Village DrColumbus, OH 43235
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4441 Trabue RdColumbus, OH 43228
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4th & 5th
1206 N 4th StColumbus, OH 43201
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1525-1541 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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815 Kinnear RdColumbus, OH 43212
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2005 Iuka AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Statehouse Highline on 9th
41 E 9th 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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58 E 11th Ave
58 E 11th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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180-188 Patterson
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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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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56 E Lane Ave
56 E Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1437 Hunter Ave
1437 Hunter AveColumbus, OH 43201
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120 E 13th Ave
120 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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134 W 9th Ave
134 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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2020-2030 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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The Hub
150 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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321 W 8th Ave
321 W 8th 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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98 E 12th Ave
98 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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University Apartments
1466-1468 Michigan AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1975 Summit St
1975 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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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 | $1,208 | $300 | $2,941 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $300 | $4,991 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,201 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $959 | $7,021 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,187 | $2,900 | $7,627 |
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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 $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 $2,952.
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 3,234 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 $399 which is $2,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
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Where to Rent in Columbus: Mapping Major Employers to Affordable Neighborhoods
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
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.
Welcome to Columbus: An Insider's Guide to Ohios Best-Kept Secret
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
Visitors to Columbus, OH, won't admit it at first, but they secretly expect this Midwestern capital to resemble a sprawling version of Mayberry from the old Andy Griffith show. I'm serious.
The Ultimate Local Expert's Guide To Top Columbus, OH Neighborhoods for College and University Student Renters
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
Columbus, OH, artfully blends a laid-back Midwest personality with the excitement of urban living and the spirited atmosphere of student life.
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.
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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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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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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.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.