
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $1,200 (102 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
Rental terms in Columbus as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


The Trails at Arbor Court

The Brookeville

Edge at Arlington

West Of Eastland

Plumwood

The View on Fifth

Woodfield Park

Riverview Apartments

Hometeam Properties
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852 N High St

Lofts at Norton Crossing

The Attleigh

Residences at Northgate Crossing

Continent French Quarter

Fairgate Apartments

41 S Grant Ave - No Units Available

Kenny Road Apartments

Lincoln Village

Winthrop Court
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Arborwood Townhomes

Colonial East Apartments

Parkville

Village Flats at 757

Thornton Hall

Eastpointe Lakes Apartments and Townhomes

Lake Club

The Cove

Orchard Apartments

Timbers
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Tussing Place Apartments

Rosebrook Village

Cove At Cooper Lakes

The Woods at McNeil Farms

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The Bend at Broad

Bayside Apartment Homes

Sawmill Park

Sawmill Ridge

Karric Place of Dublin

The Oaks
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Alexander Park

Northwoods Apartments

Taylor Pointe Apartments

Ashford Hills

Britton Woods Apartments

The Residences At Breckenridge

Lyn Village

Montgomery Court

Amesbury

Pierpont Apartments
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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 | $1,219 | $300 | $2,699 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,417 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $300 | $7,730 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,530 | $680 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,333 | $959 | $6,736 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,026 | $3,800 | $6,736 |
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Columbus, OH Area Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Columbus?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Columbus is at Amesbury listed at $741.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Columbus is $1,876.
What is the largest Short-term Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 2,303 square feet unit starting from $13,602 at 4200 Rudy Rd.
What is the average size for Columbus Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Columbus is currently at 734 sq ft.
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