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Winthrop Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winthrop Court

2531 Arborview DrColumbus, OH 43229
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90 W Starr Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

90 W Starr Ave

90 W Starr AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Parkville
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkville

2346 Parkgreen PlColumbus, OH 43229
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FRANCIS HOUSE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

FRANCIS HOUSE

1640 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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Maple Grove Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Grove Townhomes

1025 Brooks End CtColumbus, OH 43204
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Marsh Run
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Marsh Run

2393 Canal Bay WayColumbus, OH 43232
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Oak Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Village

1756 McNaughten RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Yearling Green
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yearling Green

560 S Yearling RdColumbus, OH 43213
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Lincoln Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Village

134 Old Village RdColumbus, OH 43228
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Rosewind Estates
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewind Estates

1400 Brooks AveColumbus, OH 43211
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Flats at 1991
2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at 1991

1991 N 4th StColumbus, OH 43201
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Emerald Glen Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Glen Apartments

930 Regentshire DrColumbus, OH 43228
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The Hill
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill

873-959 Woodhill DrColumbus, OH 43212
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Fairgate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairgate Apartments

1523 Burstock RdColumbus, OH 43206
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150 - SAWMILL PLACE
1 Bedroom Apartments

150 - SAWMILL PLACE

7150 Bent Tree BlvdColumbus, OH 43235
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Windmiller Pointe
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Windmiller Pointe

3051 S High StColumbus, OH 43207
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Preserve at Canal
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Preserve at Canal

2773 Citizens PlColumbus, OH 43232
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Noble Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Noble Park

568 Carpenter RdgColumbus, OH 43228
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270 E 12th
2 Bedroom Apartments

270 E 12th

270 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Crestwood Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Village

3105 Clairpoint CtColumbus, OH 43227
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116 N High St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

116 N High St

116 N High StColumbus, OH 43230
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Brickyard 60th
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brickyard 60th

1871-1899 Oakland Park AveColumbus, OH 43224
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The Gemma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gemma

1117-1125 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205
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Grandview Area
2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Area

1225 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Wheatland Crossing I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheatland Crossing I

216 N Wheatland AveColumbus, OH 43204
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Eakin Place TownHomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eakin Place TownHomes

2743-2767 Eakin RdColumbus, OH 43204
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Flats at 65
2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at 65

65 W 8th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Townhomes at 275
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Townhomes at 275

275 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Oak Run Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Run Apartments

5264 Brandenberry DrColumbus, OH 43228
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Lockbourne Greene
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lockbourne Greene

1836 Lockbourne RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Jenkins Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jenkins Lofts

42 W Jenkins AveColumbus, OH 43207
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Riverdale Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverdale Plaza

2125 Courtright RdColumbus, OH 43232
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245 Miller Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

245 Miller Ave

245 Miller AveColumbus, OH 43205
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Great 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 $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 3,211 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 $396 which is $1,080 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.

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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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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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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.

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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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.

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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.

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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.