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Whispering Creek Apartments

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Noble Park

Brickyard 60th

Crestwood Village

270 E 12th

331 Kendall Pl

116 N High St

Grandview Area

61-67 N 21st St

The Gemma

1079 South James Road

Wheatland Crossing I

Oakland Park Apartments

Eakin Place TownHomes

Stadium View Apartments

Flats at 65

Starr High Studios

Chestnut Hill Apartments

Virginia Pines

1919 Indianola Ave

Sandridge Park Apartments

1957 Summit St

221 Dana Ave

Townhomes at 275

Arlington Heights Apartments

The Residences At Career Gateway

Oak Run Apartments

1985 Summit St

1492 Indianola Ave

Jenkins Lofts

Lockbourne Greene

Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments

105 Chittenden Ave

Continent French Quarter

University Gardens

Chittenden Ave 34 UL

Bradshire Drive Apartments

The Chambers

Kingsbury Plaza

Riverdale Plaza

1075 Oak St

Pinetree Village, LLC

1309 Indianola Ave

Park Plaza

1357 Dennison Ave

3323-3327 Kristin Ct

The Prescott

Summit St 1677-1683 TPP
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 | $1,233 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Cheap Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $300 | $4,822 |
| Cheap Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $300 | $6,777 |
| Cheap Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $550 | $8,409 |
| Cheap Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,584 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,872 | $959 | $6,989 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,023 | $2,400 | $7,142 |
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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 $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 $1,474.
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 3,398 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 $385 which is $1,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

Where to Rent in Columbus: Mapping Major Employers to Affordable Neighborhoods
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
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.

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.

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.

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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.

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.

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.