
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $4,400 (244 Rentals) Page 3 of 5
Rental terms in Columbus as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


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575 1/2 City Park Avenue-SI ID1265634P, Unit SI ID1265634P

1180 N High St

605 Dennison Ave

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605 Dennison Ave, Unit SI ID1265618P

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1235 Highland St, Unit SI ID1265657P

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1235 Highland St, Unit SI ID1265655P

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1235 Highland St, Unit SI ID1265643P

Furnished Studio-Columbus - Polaris

Furnished Studio-Columbus - NE I-270
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Furnished Studio-Columbus - Worthington

18 Buttles Ave

1116 Hilo Ln

2034-2040 N High St

1656-1662 Northwest Blvd

Lincoln Pointe

Andrew Reserve

East Meadows

Sunbury Springs

Hayden Reserve
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Liberty House

Allston Pointe

The View on Fifth

Woodfield Park

Riverview Apartments

3605 Cushing Dr

River View at Bexley

The Polaris Community

McNaughten Woods Townhomes

600 Goodale
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Tompkins

District at Tuttle

249-253 W 1st Ave

Slate Hill

Arlington Court

The Reserve at Walnut Creek

Grandview Heights

852 N High St

The Attleigh

Lofts at Norton Crossing
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Residences at Northgate Crossing

Continent French Quarter

41 S Grant Ave - No Units Available

Fairgate Apartments

Winthrop Court

Kenny Road Apartments

Lincoln Village

Parkville

Arborwood Townhomes

Colonial East Apartments
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 | $1,249 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $300 | $7,495 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $959 | $7,005 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,817 | $2,400 | $6,928 |
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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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Ask Columbus workers where they live, and you’ll hear the same neighborhood names: University District, Clintonville, Near East Side, North Columbus, and West Columbus.

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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.