
Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $1,000 (605 Rentals)


The Villas

Hawthorne Lakes

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Waterford Pointe

The Commons At Olentangy

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1403 S Ohio Ave, Unit 1403, Unit 1403

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1900 Agler Rd, Unit B, Unit B

Oakland Park Apartments

Parkview Apartments

Hickory Creek
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Harlow on Main

The Urban - Student Housing

Heather Glen Townhomes

Dunbury Greene

Jenkins Lofts

Fountain Place Apartments

Cassady Village Apartments

Liberty Place Apartments

Mallards Landing

LongView Apartments
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Roundtree Rentals

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576 S 9th St, Unit B, Unit B

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1348 Eastview Ave, Unit 1348 Eastview Apt A, Unit 1348 Eastview Apt A

2663-2671 Medary Ave

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125 W 1st Ave

Alkire Glen

The Day Companies Downtown

Dublin Plaza

2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D, Unit D

Woodside Place Apartments
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Reserve at Easton

Reserves at Arlington

Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus

Easton Commons Apartments and Townhomes

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2276 Hiawatha Park Dr, Unit 2276 Hiawatha Park, Columbus OH 43220, Unit 2276 Hiawatha Park, Columbus OH 43220

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Lumarc Apartments

Atcheson Place Lofts

Juniper Crossing

Schrock Park

Lexington Park
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Northgate on Sharon

Westerville Park Apartments

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Statehouse Highline

Pointe at Northern Woods

Hilltop Senior Village

45 Governor Pl

Library Park

Park Royal Apartments

Wyndham Ridge Townhomes

Colonial Grandview
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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 Under $1000 | $1,223 | $300 | $3,438 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1000 | $1,455 | $300 | $5,901 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1000 | $1,810 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1000 | $2,245 | $874 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1000 | $2,856 | $730 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $1,649 | $9,150 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,444 | $2,500 | $4,560 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus
How much are Studio apartments in Columbus?
There are currently 1,466 Studio Apartments in Columbus with rent ranges from $300 to $3,438 with an average price of $1,223.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Columbus Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Columbus ranges from $300 to $5,901 with an average monthly rent of $1,455.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Columbus range from $300 to $12,505. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,810.
How expensive are Columbus Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 801 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Columbus on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $874 to $11,409 - averaging $2,245 for the location.
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