Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arena District Columbus, OH from $600 (113 Rentals)

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Arena District, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arena District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arena District area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 204 Souder Ave priced from $675. Charwalde has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Arena District apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
204 Souder Ave204F1BR,1BA$675
CharwaldeStudio1BR,1BA$775
Gordon HouseStudioStudio,1BA$850
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
150 N. Third Street ApartmentsStudio 1 & Studio 2Studio,1BA$950
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetThe DelStudio,1BA$950
Trace QuarterTrace - 0AStudio,1BA$959
Highpoint on Columbus CommonsCrawfordStudio,1BA$991
The JeromeA.2Studio,1BA$999
Harlow on MainThe Stella1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arena District, OH

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arena District area is the $0.70 price per square foot 294 E Long 3rd floor Model at Lear Block in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Arena District apartment is the 65 S 5th St Model at 65 S 5th St, Unit 65 S 5th Columbus Oh 2B starting at $1,495 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arena District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lear Block294 E Long 3rd floor2BR,2BA$0.70
65 S 5th St, Unit 65 S 5th Columbus Oh 2B65 S 5th St2BR,2BA$1.09
New Yorker2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.04
SonnenblickThe Flower (Full Basement)2BR,1.5BA$1.29
552 Bradley St, Unit duplex552 Bradley St2BR,1BA$1.04
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
838-846 W Rich St2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.38
Gordon HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$1.42
CharwaldeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29
204 Souder Ave204F1BR,1BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arena District, Columbus, OH

Ranked #20

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Ohio including Arena District, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $675 at 204 Souder Ave.

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 $1,175 at 838-846 W Rich St.

What is the most affordable Arena District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Arena District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Apartments at the Yard: Kipton and starts from $2,839.

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