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Grandview Commons Apartments

270 E 12th

Bairsford Place Apartments

Preserve at Canal

45 Governor Pl

Granville Woods Lofts

The Prescott

Whispering Creek Apartments

Atcheson Place Lofts

Noble Park

Brickyard 60th

Crestwood Village

116 N High St

The Gemma

Grandview Area

Eakin Place TownHomes

Flats at 65

Townhomes at 275

Lockbourne Greene

Oak Run Apartments

Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments

University Gardens

Continent French Quarter

310 E. 18th Avenue

Bradshire Drive Apartments

1444 Worthington St

3323-3327 Kristin Ct

245 Miller Ave

Grant Park

Residences at Northgate Crossing

Riverdale Plaza

Broadleigh Lofts

Lakeside at the Sanctuary

High cross

The Attleigh

95 E Norwich Ave

The Tower at Horizon West

E Norwich Ave 4-16 SSR

Townhomes on James and Fair

The Pembroke

Wildwood Village Apartments

The Guild

The Residences at Liberty Crossing

Salem Village

The View at Polaris

Townhomes at Bexley South

The Reserve at Walnut Creek

Norwich Court Apartments

Trolley Park
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 | $1,226 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $300 | $6,995 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,530 | $680 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,452 | $959 | $6,704 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,892 | $3,700 | $6,704 |
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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 $1,465.
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 2,871 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 $453 which is $1,012 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
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Brick Streets, Buckeyes, and a Brand New Apartment: Your Complete Columbus Moving Guide
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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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Where to Rent in Columbus: Mapping Major Employers to Affordable Neighborhoods
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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.
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How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis
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Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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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
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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.