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1023 E Weber Rd, Unit 1023

1124-1126 Parsons Ave

117-119-119 E Innis Ave

258 Chittenden Ave

1593 Cleveland Ave

The Edge

Worthington Meadows

Arena Crossing

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175 Chittenden Ave, Unit 1B

Wilshire Apartments

892 Taylor Station Rd

Valencia on High

Sawbury Commons

Kendall Park

Luxe 23

The Chelsea Apartments

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The Barrett

Alexandria Colony

Greystone Court

Edgemont Village

District at Linworth

Westrich

Langham Apartments

772 N High St

4th Crossing

Berryleaf Grove Apartments

TOWNHOMES AT MCNAUGHTEN

The Windsor

80 McMillen Ave

Andrew Reserve

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1315 N 6th St, Unit 1315

818 W Rich St

193-195-195 E Greenwood Ave

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141 1/2 W 1st Ave, Unit 141 W. 1st Ave

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135 W 1st Ave, Unit 135 W. 1st Avenue

194-196-196 E 4th Ave

Essex Apartments

Landmark on Scioto

Tribeca

Taylor House

Apartments on Edgehill

The Pierce

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Worthington Commons-Worthington City School District

Lincoln Pointe

650 Third

Midpoint East at GVX

Steel House

600 Racine Ave

1250-1252-1252 S 22nd St
Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,226 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Cheap Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Cheap Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $300 | $6,995 |
| Cheap Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Cheap 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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