
Gated Luxury Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH (87 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in Columbus with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


Continental Tower

223 E Town

The Quarry Apartments

THE STATION at Trolley District

Saw Mill Village Apartments

Yardley Apartments

Flats II

LC RiverSouth

One at the Peninsula
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River Oaks

Sawmill Crossing

The Patent at Jeffrey Park

The Arbor

Meridian at Grandview

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

Parkview Arms Apartments

Lusso

Pointe at Polaris

Stella
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Park Monroe

Green|House Short North

The Diehl

Southern Station

The Sage at Jeffrey Park

985 High

8 on the Park at GVX

The Nicholas

Marble Cliff Commons

The Madison
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The Broadview

Fireproof

The Charleston

Tillmore at Quarry Trails

Midpoint West at GVX

Luxe 23

Essex Apartments

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The Barrett

Langham Apartments

Midpoint East at GVX
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Statehouse Highline on 9th

The Thomas at GVX

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The Julian

The Hub

Residences at Topiary Park

250 High

80 on the Commons

Brewers Yard

River Park of Dublin

Founders Park
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,228 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $300 | $8,130 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,132 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,530 | $680 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,432 | $959 | $6,672 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,903 | $3,700 | $6,672 |
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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 $1,905.
What is the largest Gated Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 2,800 square feet unit starting from $1,495 at The Hub.
What is the average size for Columbus Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Columbus is currently at 646 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

Brick Streets, Buckeyes, and a Brand New Apartment: Your Complete Columbus Moving Guide
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Hello from the Buckeye State! I'm Kim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbus, Ohio, and I've put together this guide to help make your relocation as easy and stress-free as possible.

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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.

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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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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