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Timbercreek

Orleans

Village West

Manchester Townhomes

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The Quinn Apartments

The Sage at Jeffrey Park
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Eden Green Townhomes

The Rise

Creekside Townhomes

The Blakely

East Meadows

River House

The Nicholas

The Slate

The Frisbie

Foundry at Jeffrey Park
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The Benjamin

Vera on Broad

The Sullivan

Marble Cliff Commons

Legacy at Jeffrey Park

Sixty Spring

The Charleston

The Benchmark Apartments

Courtyard Townhomes

One Short North
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Tillmore at Quarry Trails

The Jeffrey and Metal Works

New Yorker

The Courtyard on South Champion

Arena Crossing

Midpoint West at GVX

Park Trails Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

Essex Apartments

Alexandria Colony
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Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

Greystone Court

4th Crossing

The Windsor

Langham Apartments

Taylor House

650 Third

Midpoint East at GVX

The Thomas at GVX

North Eden Townhomes

Iron Works at Jeffrey Park
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.
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 | $1,224 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $300 | $7,781 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,129 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $680 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,443 | $959 | $6,648 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,867 | $3,700 | $6,648 |
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Columbus, OH Area Reviews
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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 $699.
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 $1,462.
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 2,978 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 $462 which is $1,000 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.
Helpful Local Expert Guides

Brick Streets, Buckeyes, and a Brand New Apartment: Your Complete Columbus Moving Guide
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
Hello from the Buckeye State! I'm Kim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbus, Ohio, and I've put together this guide to help make your relocation as easy and stress-free as possible.

A Local’s Guide to Great Short-Term Rental Neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio
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Hi, I'm Kim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbus, Ohio. I'm part of an extended team at ApartmentHomeLiving.

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
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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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis
Written by: Robin Stewart
Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
Written by: Robin Stewart
Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.