
New Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $2,700 (362 Rentals) Page 2 of 8


The Standard @ 174 E Long Street

Southern Station

The Blakely

The Reach on Goodale

The Sullivan

Valencia on High

223 E Town

Midpoint East at GVX

Retreat at Citygate
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The Benjamin

View on Grant

The Pointe at Polaris

1460 Grant

The City

The Francis

The Ethan

985 High

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LC RiverSouth
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Victoria Manor

River & Rich

Walden Lakes

Crossline

The Quinn Apartments

Alkire Meadows

Green|House Short North

Waldren Woods

8 on the Park at GVX

Gateway Lofts
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The Aubrey

The Frisbie

The Residences at 218 E Main St

Elan Park Apartments

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Park Monroe

Four Pointe

The Rise

The Stratton

Tiffany Flats

Stella

Midpoint West at GVX

The Galaxy at Polaris

Sycamore House

Brook Lane Apartments

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Discovery Park Place

The Guild

ELEVATE 340

The Beeker

The Patent at Jeffrey Park

The Arbor
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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 | $1,201 | $300 | $3,583 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $300 | $7,476 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,223 | $530 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,676 | $730 | $8,015 |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $959 | $6,872 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,651 | $2,700 | $4,560 |
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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 Starling Yard listed at $530.
How much is the average rent for a New Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Columbus is $2,047.
What is the largest New Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 2,572 square feet unit starting from $1,230 at LC RiverSouth.
What is the average size for Columbus New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Columbus is currently at 656 sq ft.
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