
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $1,500 (184 Rentals) Page 3 of 4
Rental terms in Columbus as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Kenny Road Apartments

Lincoln Village

Parkville

Arborwood Townhomes

Colonial East Apartments

Village Flats at 757

The Lane

Cabot Cove

Liberty Summit
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Orange Summit

Orange Grand Communities

French Run

Grafton Park

Ravines at Rocky Ridge

Tussing Place Apartments

The Residences at Scioto Crossing

Lake Club

Adams Pointe

Oak Creek at Polaris
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Dooley's Orchard

Worthington Green

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Lake Ridge

Remington Woods

Crystal Lake

Arbors at Turnberry

The Oaks

Alexander Park

The Cove

Cedar Trace
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Brooksedge

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Abbie Lakes

Carriage Lane

Ashlar Flats

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Kenyon Square Apartments

Fairway Lakes

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Reserve at Abbie Lakes

The Coleman Canal Winchester

Thornton Hall

Bayside Apartment Homes
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Eastpointe Lakes Apartments and Townhomes

Rosebrook Village

Millstream Village

The Cove at Cooper Lakes

Pierpont Apartments

The Woods at McNeil Farms

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Jefferson Chase

Residences at Central Park

Orchard Apartments

Copley Park
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 | $1,247 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $300 | $7,495 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,890 | $959 | $6,920 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,816 | $2,400 | $6,920 |
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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 $1,794.
What is the largest Short-term Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 2,895 square feet unit starting from $4,526 at 990 N 6th St.
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 760 sq ft.
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Visitors to Columbus, OH, won't admit it at first, but they secretly expect this Midwestern capital to resemble a sprawling version of Mayberry from the old Andy Griffith show. I'm serious.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.