
Top Rated Gated Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH (119 Rentals)
Apartments in Columbus with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Southern Station

One at the Peninsula

223 E Town

LC RiverSouth

District at Linworth

Flats on Vine

Brewers Yard
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Gravity

Park Monroe

The Galaxy at Polaris

Residences at Topiary Park

Crossline

The Rise

The Mercantile

Yardley Apartments
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303 Front Street

The Nicholas

The Broadview

The Pointe at Polaris

The Deco

Jerome

250 High
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801 Polaris

Marble Cliff Commons

The Julian

The Benchmark Apartments

Meridian at Grandview

Olentangy Village

Bexley House

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

Harrison Park Apartments

Seneca

River Oaks
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The Residences at Eastpointe Ridge

Parkhill Luxury Apartments

Liberty Place Apartments

Market Mohawk Apartments

Belmont Apartments

Luxury Living in the Short North!

Luxe Belle | Student Housing

Taylor House
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Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,290 | $300 | $3,185 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $300 | $4,911 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $300 | $5,879 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $650 | $7,375 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $625 | $9,763 |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,117 | $839 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,388 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 7 Bedroom Apartments | $6,238 | $2,793 | $9,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbus, OH
Ranked #2
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 Gated Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Columbus?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Columbus is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Columbus is $1,723.
What is the largest Gated Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 3,200 square feet unit starting from $2,800 at 551 S 3rd St.
What is the average size for Columbus Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Columbus is currently at 642 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

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.

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Written by: Trey Huguley
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