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Meridian at Grandview

Wellington Woods

Templeton Crossing

Oak Run Apartments

Prescott Place

The Day Companies Downtown

Eden Park Apartments

Chantry Village Luxury Apartments

The Residences at Eastpointe Ridge

The Reserve at Maryland Avenue

Worthington Gardens Apartments

Kilborough Apartments

Alkire Gate

STERLING PLACE

Yardley Apartments

The Rise

Smith and High

245 E 13th Ave

1271 Summit St

4443 Mobile Dr

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350 1/2 E 20th Ave, Unit 350 1/2 E 20th Ave

510 Clinton St

The Slate

Brook Lane Apartments

Park Place

Cassady North Apartments

303 Front St

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Glenmuir

Austin Place Apartments

Flats II

Townhomes at Bexley Creek

959 Racine Ave

Brentnell Terrace

The Lofton

Indian Mound

The Rand

77 E 7th Ave

833 Lilley Ave

1759 Lonsdale Rd

2621 Woodsedge Rd

940 Ferndale Pl

922 Northwest Blvd

1257 Dennison Ave

356 E 13th Ave

1871 N 4th St

The Caravel Apartments

726 N High St

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390 E 16th Ave, Unit C

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2872 Howey Rd, Unit A
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 | $1,229 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Cheap Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $300 | $4,991 |
| Cheap Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $550 | $8,409 |
| Cheap Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,878 | $959 | $6,981 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,057 | $2,400 | $7,348 |
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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 $1,476.
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 3,418 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 $388 which is $1,088 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.
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
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
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
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
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
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.
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.