
Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $600 (52 Rentals)


Wheatland Crossing II

Belmont Apartments

Nazareth Towers-62 & Older

29 E Norwich Ave

40 E Lane Ave

1473 Belmont Ave

1529 Summit St

144 W 9th Ave

58 E 11th Ave
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180-188 Patterson

Dunbar Plaza Apartments

NorthPointe Townhomes

2021-2025 W Broad St

106-222 W Dodridge St

1437 Hunter Ave

112 W Lane Ave

149-151 Chittenden Ave

56 E Lane Ave

159-165 W Northwood Ave
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100 W Oakland Ave

29 W 9th Ave

Studio's at 106

325 E 15th Ave

Clover Garden Apartments

Reserve at Capital Pointe

39 North St

Chateau Morse

2157-2179 W Mound St

35 Broad Meadows Blvd
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1516-1518 Summit St

1394-1394.5 Indianola Ave

1712 Summit St

Broadway Court Apartments

Seton South Apartments

Wildberry Apartments

Wellington Way Apartments

Berwick Gardens

Woodcrest Apartment at 4388

Yearling Plaza
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192 E 12th Ave

Beckley Townhomes

The University Commons

320 E 17th Ave

1548-1550 Hunter Ave

28-43 E 18th Ave

Court View Centre

Hometeam Indianola Townhomes

1433-1435 Worthington St

112-116 E 9th Ave
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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 Under $600 | $1,213 | $300 | $3,608 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $600 | $1,438 | $300 | $6,812 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $600 | $1,768 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $600 | $2,210 | $530 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $600 | $2,693 | $730 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,908 | $959 | $9,192 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,469 | $2,900 | $9,318 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus
How much are Studio apartments in Columbus?
There are currently 1,462 Studio Apartments in Columbus with rent ranges from $300 to $3,608 with an average price of $1,213.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Columbus Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Columbus ranges from $300 to $6,812 with an average monthly rent of $1,438.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Columbus range from $300 to $16,370. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,768.
How expensive are Columbus Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 784 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Columbus on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $530 to $8,409 - averaging $2,210 for the location.
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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.

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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.

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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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Written by: Kim Mooneyham
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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