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TGM Worthington Green

Townhomes at Weston

The Poste at Sinclair

The View on Fifth

Village West

The Gardens at Polaris Apartments

Waldren Woods

Manchester Townhomes

Summerview

Green|House Short North

Belmont House

The Sullivan

Trotters Park

The Reach on Goodale

The Quinn Apartments

Gateway Lofts Columbus

801 Polaris

Chestnut Hill Apartments

Iron Works at Jeffrey Park

Liberty House

Hayden Reserve

Sunbury Springs

The City

The Sage at Jeffrey Park

Four Pointe

The Chelsea Apartments

Avalon Oaks Apartments

The Pointe at Polaris

Lennox Flats

East Meadows

Grandview Apartments

The Benjamin

Retreat at Citygate

Timber Trail Apartments

The Benchmark Apartments

Andrew Reserve

Worthington Meadows

Graham Park at the Highlands

District at Tuttle

Graceland Flats

Marble Cliff Commons

Alexandria Colony

Tillmore at Quarry Trails

The Thomas at GVX

Foundry at Jeffrey Park

River House

Legacy at Jeffrey Park

Brewers Yard
Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,184 | $300 | $2,545 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $300 | $4,477 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $300 | $6,460 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $650 | $8,644 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,453 | $785 | $8,370 |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,878 | $1,499 | $4,200 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,192 | $800 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Columbus, OH Area Reviews
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 $706.
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 $2,738.
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 6,969 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 $447 which is $2,291 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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!
