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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,165 | $300 | $2,717 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,374 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,709 | $300 | $6,315 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,111 | $650 | $8,644 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,347 | $785 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,939 | $1,499 | $4,329 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,160 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Columbus, OH apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!
Monthly Savings Available HERE! Now offering reduced rent rates on multiple one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom townhomes. Special is available on select homes and select lease terms with a move-in by 12/31/25 that is required. Stipulations do apply and specials are subject to change.Expires 01-07-2026
Winter Just Got Better! Start the New Year with Two Months Free Rent.Expires 01-07-2026
Save $1,000! Ask us how.Expires 01-07-2026
Look & Lease: $500 Off Total Move-In Costs When You Apply the Same Day as Your Tour! Must move in by 1/5/2025. Restrictions Apply.Expires 01-07-2026
Limited Time Holiday Offer! Receive two months of free rent and a special discounted rate on 14-month leases if you move in by 12/31/2025! Call today to schedule your personalized tour!Expires 01-08-2026
$500 Off! Moving in the winter? We admire your courage. Enjoy a special deal for braving the cold! A $500 credit will be applied to the first full month's rent on new leases of 10 months or longer. Apply on or after 1/6/26 and move in by 1/31/26 to qualify.Expires 01-08-2026
Brand New, 2 Months FREE!* *Terms and Conditions ApplyExpires 01-08-2026
REVEL IN 8 WEEKS FREE ON ALL FLOORPLANS! UP TO 12 WEEKS FREE ON SELECT UNITS IF MOVE IN BEFORE DEC 31, 2025! UNITS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE IN!Expires 01-08-2026
Lease now for Fall 2026, and we will waive your admin fee - $300 savings!Expires 01-08-2026
Enjoy 2 months FREE when you move in by 1/31/26! *Terms & conditions apply. Contact our team to learn more!Expires 01-08-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Columbus, OH. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
3 MONTHS FREE on select units!!! Call today to schedule your tour!!!Expires 01-30-2026
PROMO! 3rd month free; no application fee $1,019 for the 1BR and $1,199 for the 2BR (13 months lease). ** Restrictions apply.Expires 01-31-2026
NOW OFFERING SHORT TERM RENTALS (2-6 MONTHS). 1-MONTH FREE ON A MINIMUM OF A 6-MONTH LEASE! (MUST BE IMMEDIATE MOVE IN!) NOW LEASING FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027! LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!Expires 03-31-2026
Tour our available 2 bedrooms and get your first month FREE when you move in by February 13th!Expires 02-06-2026
Leasing for 26-27 Year!Expires 05-06-2026
Phoenix Point is now offering one month free on a 13-month lease!! Plus a reimbursed application fee upon approval and move-in. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLYExpires 01-31-2026
Apply after December 1 and move-in before January 15 to enjoy $500 OFF your 2nd month's rent!Expires 01-15-2026
Deposit for all apartments are half a month! Also, referral bonuses $300 towards rent.Expires 01-31-2026
Apply now and receive your 1st month FREE when you move in by January 30th! Apply now-limited availability!Expires 01-23-2026
Receive Two Months Free of Rent if you move in by the end of Jan 2026. Call our leasing office today for details! *Certain Conditions and Units Apply.Expires 01-31-2026
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Write a ReviewCurrently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Columbus is at Woodlands (OH) listed at $695.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Columbus is $1,607.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 3,100 square feet unit starting from $1,150 at Steeplechase Village.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Columbus is currently at 692 sq ft.
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