
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $4,400 (226 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.


Lincoln Pointe

Andrew Reserve

East Meadows

Liberty House

Sunbury Springs

The View on Fifth

Woodfield Park

Hayden Reserve

Allston Pointe
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Riverview Apartments

River View at Bexley

The Polaris Community

Slate Hill

249-253 W 1st Ave

Arlington Court

The Reserve at Walnut Creek

The Attleigh

852 N High St

Lofts at Norton Crossing
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Residences at Northgate Crossing

Continent French Quarter

Fairgate Apartments

Kenny Road Apartments

Lincoln Village

Winthrop Court

Arborwood Townhomes

Colonial East Apartments

Village Flats at 757

Parkville
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Redwood Pickerington

Redwood Blacklick

Latham Apartments

Wheaton Village Apartments

Ravines at Taylor

Cabot's Mill

Bedford Place Apartments

The Vanguard of Polaris

Liberty Grand Communities

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Cortland at New Albany
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Jerome Grand

French Run

The Lane

Cabot Cove

Liberty Summit

Orange Summit

Orange Grand Communities

Lake Club

Ravines at Rocky Ridge

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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 | $1,209 | $300 | $3,608 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $300 | $6,812 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $530 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,713 | $730 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,944 | $959 | $9,792 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,729 | $2,900 | $9,918 |
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Columbus, OH Area Reviews
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March 15, 2026Great place to attend college and find a job afterward.
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 Springwood listed at $773.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Columbus is $1,842.
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 $4,827 at 1142 Hamlet 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 790 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
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Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.

The Ultimate Local Expert's Guide To Top Columbus, OH Neighborhoods for College and University Student Renters
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Columbus, OH, artfully blends a laid-back Midwest personality with the excitement of urban living and the spirited atmosphere of student life.

Welcome to Columbus: An Insiders Guide to Ohios Best-Kept Secret
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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.

Where to Rent in Columbus: Mapping Major Employers to Affordable Neighborhoods
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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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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.