Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH from $300 (178 Rentals) Page 2 of 4

Xander on State

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Meridian at Grandview

48 Parkwood Ave

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The Patent at Jeffrey Park

Jaeger Square

Horizon West

THE STATION at Trolley District

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The Arbor

Greystone Court

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The Beeker

Georgetown

Library Park

The Canterbury

Seneca

The Galaxy at Polaris
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The Residences at 218 E Main St

The View on Fifth

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The Ave

The Diehl
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8 on the Park at GVX

The Blakely

The Pointe at Polaris

600 Goodale

The City

Arena Crossing

Continental Tower

View on Grant

The Slate
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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 | $1,217 | $300 | $3,711 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $300 | $7,302 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,256 | $530 | $7,425 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $730 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $959 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,021 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
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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 $720.
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 $3,253.
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 4,613 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 $384 which is $2,869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
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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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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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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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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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