
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arena District Columbus, OH from $500 (127 Rentals)
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Charwalde

Gordon House

925 Ingleside Ave, Unit 301

Gravity

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

161 W Hubbard Ave

The Gaetz

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836 Harrison Ave, Unit 4

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Trace Quarter

150 N. Third Street Apartments

The Day Companies Downtown

Harlow on Main

303 Front St

Xander on State

Normandy Columbus

Westrich

High and Cherry

985 High
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45 1/2 Rodgers Ave, Unit 1

43 1/2 Rodgers Ave, Unit 4

The Patent at Jeffrey Park

Horizon West

The Atlas

Station 324

One at the Peninsula

Greystone Court

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838-846 W Rich St
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Continental Tower

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Tivoli Apartments

Battery B

981 Highland St

26 E 2nd Ave

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Park Monroe

The Residences at 218 E Main St

One Short North

Village West

Green|House Short North
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The Residences at The Sutton

Iron Works at Jeffrey Park

Valencia on High

The Reach on Goodale

Industry Columbus Apartments

LC RiverSouth

692 N High St

The Benjamin

1051 Hunter Ave

223 E Town
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Arena District, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arena District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena District Studio Apartments | $1,272 | $775 | $3,676 |
| Arena District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $825 | $5,003 |
| Arena District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Arena District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,794 | $2,000 | $7,425 |
| Arena District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,637 | $2,225 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 127 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Arena District Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Cheapest Available Arena District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arena District area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes priced from $586. Charwalde has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Arena District apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes | BAFF | 2BR,1BA | $586 |
| Charwalde | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| The Gaetz | Micro | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Park Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street | The Del | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Gravity | Ashtanga | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| Harlow on Main | The Lennon | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| 303 Front St | The Glenn | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Trace Quarter | Trace-0B | Studio,1BA | $1,019 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arena District, OH
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arena District area is the $1.64 price per square foot The Wright Model at 600 Goodale in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,992. The second greatest value Arena District apartment is the The Morning Model at Sonnenblick starting at $1,440 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arena District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 Goodale | The Wright | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Sonnenblick | The Morning | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| New Yorker | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Sixty Spring | Spring Street Loft (Renovated) | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| 135 W Hubbard Ave, Unit 135 W. Hubbard | 135 W Hubbard Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Village West | The Neil | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| Alexandria Colony | Living Room Front Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
| 838-846 W Rich St | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 836 Harrison Ave, Unit 4 | 836 Harrison Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Charwalde | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArena District, Columbus, OH
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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arena District Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arena District?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arena District is at Charwalde listed at $775.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arena District Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arena District Apartment is $795 at Charwalde.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arena District Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arena District is starting from $586 at New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes.
What is the most affordable Arena District Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Arena District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes and starts from $1,770.
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