Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH from $300 with Utilities Included (387 Rentals)

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Star King Apartments
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$715 - $935
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$659 - $879
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$56
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$715 - $935
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Star King Apartments

1530 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Thornapple
$745 - $1,015
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$745 - $1,015
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Thornapple

3252 Thornway DrColumbus, OH 43231
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Center Court Apartments
$799 - $1,095
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$654 - $950
Required Monthly Fees
$145
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$799 - $1,095
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Center Court Apartments

4881 Kingshill DrColumbus, OH 43229
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Aries Court
$840
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$840
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$840
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Cherry Hill Gardens
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$850 - $1,000
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$848 - $998
Required Monthly Fees
$2
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$850 - $1,000
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1

Cherry Hill Gardens

710 Norton RdColumbus, OH 43228
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King Avenue
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$850 - $1,000
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$798 - $948
Required Monthly Fees
$52
Total Monthly Price
$850 - $1,000
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

King Avenue

1428 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Newcastle Townhomes
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$889 - $999
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$889 - $999
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$889 - $999
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Newcastle Townhomes

6797 Spring House LnColumbus, OH 43229
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Revi Columbus East
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$899 - $925
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$836 - $862
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$63
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$899 - $925
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Revi Columbus East

2084 S Hamilton RdColumbus, OH 43232
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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 $3,014.

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 8,659 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 $441 which is $2,573 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.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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