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Hanover Park

852 N High St

San Remo Townhomes

The Avenue Upper Arlington

227-229 Wilber Ave

875 Michigan Ave

Westborough Village Apartments

Slate Hill

McNaughten Plaza

Avalon Oaks Apartments

Sharon Green Townhomes

Janet Circle

Polaris Place

The Mercantile

4944 - 4958 Arbor Village Dr

127 E 13th Ave

Henderlane Apartments

1336 -1338 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43223

Arlington Court

Ravine Ridge Apartments

Ambleside Commons

The Summit

Somerset Place Apartments

The Jerome

Albany Glen

The Edge at Polaris

249-253 W 1st Ave

Westerville Villas-Spacious condo

600 Goodale

Janet Circle

The Deco

12 on Grant

1334 Neil Ave.

E 19th Ave 354-360 MLR

Belmont House

31 E 18th Ave

District at Tuttle

Duncan Park

151 Sherman Ave

Tompkins

414 E 12th Ave

Victoria Place Commons

Spring Leaf Place

McNaughten Woods Townhomes

77 W Northwood Ave

Summit Street Apartments

Monarch Greene

8th and High

Cunard Village 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 | $1,226 | $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.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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