Short Term Lease Luxury Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH (85 Rentals)

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Where to Rent in Columbus: Mapping Major Employers to Affordable Neighborhoods

Find your next budget-friendly apartment in Columbus, OH. Discover neighborhoods like Clintonville and Near East Side, offering short commutes and a great renter lifestyle near major job centers.

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property at 1235 Highland St

$3,120

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2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 10

1235 Highland St

ColumbusOH43201
property at 605 Dennison Ave

$3,084

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$3,084
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$3,084

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 5

605 Dennison Ave

ColumbusOH43215

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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property at 33 Lundy St

$3,792

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$3,792
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$3,792

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 17

33 Lundy St

ColumbusOH43215
property at 61 E Russell St

$3,912

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$3,912
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Dec 21

61 E Russell St

ColumbusOH43215

Welcome to Columbus: An Insider's Guide to Ohio's Best-Kept Secret

Discover Columbus, OH, a city of attractive urban vitality and affordable living. Get the insider scoop on nightlife, arts, parks, and low rental prices from a local expert.

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property at 59 E Russell St

$3,852

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$3,852
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 26

59 E Russell St

ColumbusOH43215
property at 1279 Indianola Ave

$4,267

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$4,267
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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 18

1279 Indianola Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 1710 Hess Blvd

$4,257

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$4,257
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$4,257

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 19

1710 Hess Blvd

ColumbusOH43212

Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Columbus and the best places to live with original content written by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

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property at 1340 Courtland Ave

$5,446

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$5,446
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$5,446

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 29

1340 Courtland Ave

ColumbusOH43201

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Great place to attend college and find a job afterward.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Columbus is at The Brookeville listed at $819.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Columbus Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Columbus is $1,749.

What is the largest Short-term Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 2,220 square feet unit starting from $1,206 at Tiffany Lakes.

What is the average size for Columbus Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Columbus is currently at 742 sq ft.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.