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267 N 22nd St

726 Frebis Ave

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The Galaxy at Polaris

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Industry Columbus Apartments

866 Taylor Station Rd

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Pointe at Polaris

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Stella

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STERLING PLACE

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The Aubrey

Braxton on Bethel

New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes

1186 Hamlet St

4945-4951-4951 N High St

1123-1129-1129 S Champion Ave

1351 Highland St

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981 Highland St

25 E Markison Ave

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4795-4817 Rossmoor Pl

51-53-53 N Waverly St

850-852 E Livingston Ave

1524 Indianola 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 | $1,226 | $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 $1,461.
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 2,941 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 $454 which is $1,007 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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