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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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Lark Columbus
$959 - $1,971

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Base Rent$959 - $1,971

Total Monthly Price$959 - $1,971
Built in 2023Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lark Columbus

1355 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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Trolley Park
Built in 20182 Bedroom Apartments

Trolley Park

423 Chittenden AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Salem Village
Built in 20231 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Village

1009 E Dublin Granville RdColumbus, OH 43229
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The View at Polaris
Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The View at Polaris

601 Flarestar AveColumbus, OH 43240

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Lofts at Norton Crossing
Built in 20211 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at Norton Crossing

4657 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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The Guild
Built in 2026Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Guild

303 E 6th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Dimora
Built in 2026Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dimora

24-26 E 2nd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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The Attleigh
Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Attleigh

1121 Mirror Lake PlColumbus, OH 43228
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High cross
Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

High cross

160 High TidesColumbus, OH 43235
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Broadleigh Lofts
Built in 20251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadleigh Lofts

3210 Allegheny AveColumbus, OH 43209
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Grant Park
Built in 2018Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Park

1298 N Grant AveColumbus, OH 43201

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Lockbourne Greene
Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lockbourne Greene

1836 Lockbourne RdColumbus, OH 43207
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The Gemma
Built in 20201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gemma

1117-1125 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205
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Statehouse Highline
Built in 20171 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Statehouse Highline

1494 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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Granville Woods Lofts
Built in 20261 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Granville Woods Lofts

1826 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43205
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Lumen on Ninth
Built in 2022Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Lumen on Ninth

76 E 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Windmiller Pointe
Built in 20221 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Windmiller Pointe

3051 S High StColumbus, OH 43207
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The Point on Lane
Built in 20182 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Point on Lane

2212 Tuttle Park PlColumbus, OH 43201
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60-76 W. 8th Avenue
Built in 20261 Bedroom Apartments

60-76 W. 8th Avenue

60-76 W 8th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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March 15, 2026

Great place to attend college and find a job afterward.

Frequently Asked Questions about New Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest New apartment in Columbus?

Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Columbus is at Fairwood Commons listed at $764.

How much is the average rent for a New Columbus Apartment?

The average rent for a New Apartment in Columbus is $2,096.

What is the largest New Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 2,685 square feet unit starting from $2,299 at Mural Lewis Center.

What is the average size for Columbus New Apartments for rent?

The average size for a New rental in Columbus is currently at 689 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.