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Hartford Village Commons

Townhomes at Bexley Creek

150 N. Third Street Apartments

Fountain Place Apartments

671-673-673 S Wheatland Ave

248 1/2 W 5th Ave

Water's Edge Apartments

Hilltop Senior Village

The Trails at Arbor Court

The Gardens Columbus

Templeton Crossing

397 S Ogden Ave

2135 Summit St

The Berryessa

1751-1753-1753 E Frankfort St

The Patent at Jeffrey Park

Sawmill Crossing

Wyndham Ridge Townhomes

STERLING PLACE

Horizon West

Woodside Place Apartments

Abbington Village

Normandy Columbus

The Reserve at Parkwick

Newbridge Commons

Summit Park Apartments

Easton Commons Apartments and Townhomes

Hawthorne Lakes

Arlington Pointe

Lexington Park

Xander on State

Bolton Estates

Mallards Landing

Liberty Place Apartments

Topiary Park Crossing

Lauffer Ravines Apartments

2468.5 Summit St

114.5 McMillen Ave

1177 Lilley Ave

2366 Glenmawr Ave

2637 Adams Ave

396-398-398 S Powell Ave

142-144-144 W Park Ave
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 | $1,197 | $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.
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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!





