
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH from $300 (302 Rentals) Page 4 of 7
Top Rated Apartments in Columbus.
Cheap Apartments in Columbus.


Trolley Park

High cross

Albany Glen

Providence Glen

The Summit

Thurber Gate Apartments

Ambleside Commons

Harper House at the Highlands

Parsons Village East Senior Apartments

Polaris Place

View on Grant

Somerset Place Apartments

The Deco

600 Goodale

1334 Neil Ave.

Duncan Park

250 High

Hanover Park

Annhurst (OH)

Karric Place of Dublin

Heritage Preserve Apartments

Meadow Park

Taylor Pointe Apartments

Montgomery Court

The Apartments at Winchester Cove

Strathmoor

Sawmill Ridge

Timbers

Lake Club

Abbie Cove

Arbors of Dublin

Enclave at Albany Park

Ashbrook Run Apartments

The Green

Pointe Hilliard

Mirada

Schirm Farms Apartments

Millstream Village

Alexander Park

The Villas at Swan Pointe

The Residences at Riverpointe Place

Cedar Trace

Sterling Park Apartments

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The Lakes Of Olentangy

Northwoods Apartments

Laurel Bluff Apartments

Britton Woods Apartments

Walnut Grove Apartments

Broadwood
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 | $1,208 | $300 | $3,590 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $300 | $5,326 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,226 | $874 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $730 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $1,500 | $8,873 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,611 | $2,500 | $4,560 |
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March 15, 2026Great place to attend college and find a job afterward.
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 $3,152.
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 9,015 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 $446 which is $2,706 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
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The Ultimate Local Expert's Guide To Top Columbus, OH Neighborhoods for College and University Student Renters
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
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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.