Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $1,300 (1,190 Rentals)

Ambleside Commons

Crossline

Arlington Court

2869 Sullivant Ave, Unit Apartment D

Trotters Park
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Timber Trail Apartments

Apartments on Edgehill

Sixty Spring

The Broadview

Estates at New Albany

The Edge

2034-2040 N High St

Fifth x Northwest
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The Nicholas

Maple Valley Apartments

The Charleston

Legacy at Jeffrey Park
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The Chelsea Apartments

Retreat at Citygate

223 E Town

Wesbury Park

Kempton Apartments

1205 S Washington Ave, Unit B

43 at New Albany

Townhomes at Fairways

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Berryleaf Grove Apartments
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The Gardens at Polaris Apartments

Summerview

The Ave

The Blakely

Four Pointe

Central Park Apartment Homes

Station 324

The Day Companies - Short North

The Quinn Apartments
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Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Columbus Studio Apartments Under $1300 | $1,289 | $300 | $3,099 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $1,447 | $300 | $4,911 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $1,760 | $300 | $5,879 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $2,099 | $650 | $7,375 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $2,179 | $625 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,115 | $839 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,384 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 7 Bedroom Apartments | $6,238 | $2,793 | $9,000 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus
How much are Studio apartments in Columbus?
There are currently 1,458 Studio Apartments in Columbus with rent ranges from $300 to $3,099 with an average price of $1,289.
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 $4,911 with an average monthly rent of $1,447.
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 $5,879. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,760.
How expensive are Columbus Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 786 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Columbus on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $650 to $7,375 - averaging $2,099 for the location.
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