
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH from $300 with Utilities Included (385 Rentals) Page 6 of 8
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Cheap Apartments in Columbus.


Continent French Quarter

Bradshire Drive Apartments

The Prescott

310 E 18th Ave

101 E Lane Ave

Wildberry Apartments

245 Miller Ave

Castleton Gardens

High cross

1531-1535 Neil Ave

Townhomes on James and Fair

Wildwood Village Apartments

Salem Village

Wilson Court Apartments

Norwich Court Apartments

The Avenue Upper Arlington

Trolley Park

852 N High St

San Remo Townhomes

Westborough Village Apartments

127 E 13th Ave

Henderlane Apartments

Somerset Place Apartments

The Summit

Thurber Gate Apartments

Parsons Village East Senior Apartments

The Neil House Apartments

Westerville Villas-Spacious condo

The Grove Townhomes

196 Miller Ave

The Courtyard on South Champion

University Manors

1334 Neil Ave.

31 E 18th Ave

151 Sherman Ave

Tompkins

George's Creek Apartments

The Grove Apartments

Nike Meadows Apartments

River Glen

Forest Edge Apartments

Elms

Taylor Pointe Apartments

Pheasant Run

Eden at Caleb's Crossing

Greentree Village Apartments

Eden of Reynoldsburg

The Village at Appian Way

Regency Arms
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 | $1,241 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $300 | $6,777 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,914 | $959 | $6,997 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,024 | $2,400 | $7,150 |
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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 $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 $1,476.
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 3,425 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 $383 which is $1,093 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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.

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.

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.
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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.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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.