
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH from $300 with Utilities Included (386 Rentals) Page 5 of 8
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Cheap Apartments in Columbus.


Monticello Court Apartments

90 W Starr Ave

Riverview Square

N High St 2228 TPP

14th St. Apartments

FRANCIS HOUSE

Rustic Ridge Apartments

Marsh Run

Skyline Apartments

Yearling Green

Landis OSU Campus Apartments

Oak Village

Pleasant Grove Townhomes

Brittany Hills Apartments

Lincoln Village

Maple Grove Townhomes

510 - CLEVELAND PLAZA

540 - KARL PLAZA

Kingshill Court Apartments & Townhomes

Bexvie Village Townhomes

Bexley Commons

Corban Commons- Senior Housing

162-168 E 12th Ave

Rosewind Estates

OakTree Village

Hampton Woods

King Ave Flats

Stratagem Norwich

Emerald Glen Apartments

SK-1450

Fairgate Apartments

Riverside Village

Fair Oaks Apartments

Lodge Apartments

Woodbury Garden Homes

Whispering Creek Apartments

The Triad Apartments

Lantern Square Apartments

The Gemma

Crestwood Village

Grandview Area

116 N High St

Eakin Place TownHomes

Virginia Pines

1919 Indianola Ave

Starr High Studios

Arlington Heights Apartments

The Residences At Career Gateway

Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments
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 | $1,205 | $300 | $3,583 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $300 | $6,812 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,238 | $530 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,551 | $730 | $6,620 |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $959 | $4,250 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $2,900 | $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 $725.
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 $2,440.
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 3,058 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 $353 which is $2,087 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

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.

The Ultimate Local Expert's Guide To Top Columbus, OH Neighborhoods for College and University Student Renters
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Columbus, OH, artfully blends a laid-back Midwest personality with the excitement of urban living and the spirited atmosphere of student life.

Welcome to Columbus: An Insiders 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.

Where to Rent in Columbus: Mapping Major Employers to Affordable Neighborhoods
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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.
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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.