
Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $1,200 (1,018 Rentals) Page 2 of 21


Georgetown

Jaeger Square

Midpoint East at GVX

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Tivoli Apartments

Hartford Village Commons

Fisher Commons

Steeplechase Village

Greystone Court

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838-846 W Rich St
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69 N 20th St, Unit I

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1725 E Frankfort St, Unit 1725 E. Frankfort St, Columbus

The Arbor

Magnolia Trace Apartments

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

One at the Peninsula

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Sunbury Ridge

Westmont at the Lane

Wesbury Park

The Charleston
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Yardley Apartments

THE STATION at Trolley District

80 on the Commons

Sharon Glen

Phoenix Point Townhomes

Crosspoint Apartments

Townhomes at Easton Park

Continental Tower

Lusso

The Atlas

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Monarch on East Broad

Bayberry Place Townhomes

Retreat At Scioto Creek

Green House Columbus

College Park

Horizon West

Juniper Crossing

1871 N 4th St

Battery B

The Caravel Apartments

726 N High St

Star King Apartments

Mallards Landing

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1289 RENTAL CONDO COMMUNITY

Cassady North Apartments

Hamilton Arms Apartments

Indian Mound

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Glenmuir

Austin Place 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 Under $1200 | $1,207 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,443 | $300 | $7,327 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,759 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,178 | $530 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,567 | $730 | $8,436 |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,825 | $959 | $8,700 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,383 | $2,900 | $8,806 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus
How much are Studio apartments in Columbus?
There are currently 1,459 Studio Apartments in Columbus with rent ranges from $300 to $2,879 with an average price of $1,207.
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 $7,327 with an average monthly rent of $1,443.
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 $11,094. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,759.
How expensive are Columbus Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 790 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Columbus on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $530 to $8,409 - averaging $2,178 for the location.
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