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The Continent Village

Worthington Court II

The Urban - Student Housing

Lumarc Apartments

3295 Sullivant Ave

2026 Summit St

804 1/2 E Main St

2028 Summit St

1157 Bryden Rd
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Clintonville Commons

1157 Bryden Rd

850 Moon Rd

Phoenix Point Townhomes

Crosswinds Village Apartments

Franklin Park Apartments

Woodlake Village Apartments

Clear Point Gardens

Riverwatch Towers
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Kimberly Court Apartments

The Retreat at Walnut Creek

Cassady Village Apartments

Clear Stone Place

Heritage Apartments

The Brookeville

York Terrace East

406 1/2 S Hague Ave

791-793-793 S Champion Ave

245 S 21st St

Pine Crossing Apartments

Wilson Plaza

Life at Edgewater Landing

Williamsburg Square

Olentangy Village

Bexley Plaza

Gahanna Crossing Apartments

East Broad Plaza

Gravity

Chelsea Townhomes

Stonecrest

Eden at Jefferson Crossing

Eden at Bexley Crossing

Wake Robin Apartments

Autumn Springs
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,197 | $300 | $2,405 |
| Cheap Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Cheap Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $300 | $6,499 |
| Cheap Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $675 | $8,696 |
| Cheap Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $785 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $929 | $4,200 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,566 | $2,450 | $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 $715.
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 $2,762.
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 5,037 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 $399 which is $2,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
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!





