Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $3,000 with Utilities Included (462 Rentals)
Apartments in Columbus where your utility payments are included in your rent.

333 E 18th Ave

Kingsdale Lofts
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River View at Bexley

Traditions at Creekview

Fairfax

The King Apartments

Bexley House

Taylor House
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Essex

Tillmore at Quarry Trails

River House

The Thomas at GVX

The Windsor

Orleans
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Worthington Commons

The Benchmark Apartments

The Farms

Marble Cliff Commons

4th Crossing

Park Trails Apartments

Alexandria Colony

Parkview Arms

The Jeffrey and Metal Works

The Nicholas
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Midpoint East at GVX

Sixty Spring

Legacy at Jeffrey Park

Stafford House

Maple Valley Apartments

East Meadows

Liberty House

Hayden Reserve

The Charleston

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 |
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Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,306 | $300 | $2,894 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $300 | $4,911 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $300 | $5,940 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $650 | $7,425 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $625 | $9,790 |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $839 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,748 | $1,800 | $9,040 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbus, OH
Ranked #2
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Columbus, OH
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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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Utilities Included Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Utilities Included apartment in Columbus?
Currently the most affordable Utilities Included Apartment in Columbus is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.
How much is the average rent for a Utilities Included Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a Utilities Included Apartment in Columbus is $1,513.
What is the largest Utilities Included Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's Utilities Included apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 3,415 square feet unit starting from $839 at ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC.
What is the average size for Columbus Utilities Included Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Utilities Included rental in Columbus is currently at 701 sq ft.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
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