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Arena Crossing

Pointe at Northern Woods

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

Bairsford Place Apartments

Sherbrook

Coves at Columbus on Karl

1485 Summit St

45 1/2 E Duncan St, Unit 45.5
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Eden of Easton Apartments

Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes

150 - SAWMILL PLACE

Chatham Village

Waterford Pointe

Creekbend Apartments

Lakeshore Cove

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

The Life at Green Arbor
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401 E 14th Ave

399 E 14th Ave

The Patent at Jeffrey Park

Central Square Apartments

The Residences at Eastpointe Ridge

HIBERNIA

Springburne at Polaris Apartments

Estates on Main

The Day Companies - Short North

Wyndham Ridge Townhomes

150 N. Third Street Apartments

Townhomes at Bexley Creek

Hartford Village Commons

Hilltop Senior Village

The Gardens Columbus

Templeton Crossing

2135 Summit St

The Berryessa

Sawmill Crossing

Abbington Village

Woodside Place Apartments

Normandy Columbus

The Reserve at Parkwick

Topiary Park Crossing

Lauffer Ravines 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 | $1,196 | $300 | $2,480 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $300 | $6,499 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $650 | $8,696 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,508 | $785 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,738 | $929 | $4,200 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,224 | $800 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 $2,752.
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 4,947 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 $402 which is $2,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
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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.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!






