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144 W 9th Ave
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144 W 9th Ave

144 W 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Greenwood Village
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Greenwood Village

750-879 Greenfield DrColumbus, OH 43223
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Lindendale
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Lindendale

3580 Lindendale DrColumbus, OH 43204
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2020-2030 Summit St
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2020-2030 Summit St

2020-2030 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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Parkville
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Parkville

2346 Parkgreen PlColumbus, OH 43229
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Ohio Stater
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Ohio Stater

2060 B N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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The Hub
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The Hub

150 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Broadmoor
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Broadmoor

880-886 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205

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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1340-1350 King
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1340-1350 King

1323 Holly AveColumbus, OH 43212
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800 Brown Rd
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800 Brown Rd

800 Brown RdColumbus, OH 43223
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Slate Run Apartments
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Slate Run Apartments

2238 Briarhurst LnColumbus, OH 43220
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1114 N High St
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1114 N High St

1114 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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1354 N 4th St
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1354 N 4th St

1354 N 4th StColumbus, OH 43201
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Stratagem Manors
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Stratagem Manors

1615 N 4th StColumbus, OH 43201
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74 E Engler St
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74 E Engler St

74 E Engler StColumbus, OH 43215
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1524 Neil Ave
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1524 Neil Ave

1524 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Broadway Apartments
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Broadway Apartments

775 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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Winthrop Court
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Winthrop Court

2531 Arborview DrColumbus, OH 43229
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FRANCIS HOUSE
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FRANCIS HOUSE

1640 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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14th St. Apartments
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14th St. Apartments

80 E 14th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Meadowood
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Meadowood

1248 Warble DrColumbus, OH 43204
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80 West Lane
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80 West Lane

80 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Riverside Village
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Riverside Village

3170-3194 Bethel RdColumbus, OH 43220
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Starr High Studios
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Starr High Studios

997 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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The Prescott
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The Prescott

866 N Pearl StColumbus, OH 43215
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Dimora
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Dimora

24-26 E 2nd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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The Jerome
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The Jerome

1025 Dennison AveColumbus, OH 43201

Columbus, OH Area Reviews

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Great 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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.