
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH from $300 (174 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


Jaeger Square

Trace Quarter

476 Taylor Apartments

The Canterbury

Fox and Hounds

Yardley Apartments

Flats on Vine

Green House Columbus
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The Patent at Jeffrey Park

THE STATION at Trolley District

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

Westmont at the Lane

4th & 5th

The Arbor

The Beeker

Flats on East Gay

Georgetown

Seneca
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The Galaxy at Polaris

Tiffany Flats

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Park Monroe

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Market Mohawk Apartments

The View on Fifth

Industry Columbus Apartments

Southern Station

Vera on Broad

The Edge

Sonnenblick
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Green|House Short North

Pointe at Polaris

8 on the Park at GVX

The Ave

985 High

Midpoint West at GVX

The Blakely

The Residences at The Sutton

482 E Norwich Ave
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The Slate

Crossline

Makley Place

The City

The Nicholas

Fifth x Northwest

South Bank at Quarry Trails

Midpoint East at GVX

Arena Crossing

2034-2040 N High St
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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 | $1,230 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $300 | $4,390 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $300 | $6,995 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,508 | $959 | $6,912 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,832 | $2,400 | $6,912 |
| Columbus 7 Bedroom Apartments | $6,197 | $2,700 | $9,000 |
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Columbus, OH Area Reviews
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March 15, 2026Great place to attend college and find a job afterward.
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 $1,467.
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 3,381 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 $412 which is $1,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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

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

The Ultimate Local Expert's Guide To Top Columbus, OH Neighborhoods for College and University Student Renters
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Columbus, OH, artfully blends a laid-back Midwest personality with the excitement of urban living and the spirited atmosphere of student life.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
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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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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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