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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 Charwalde priced from $775. Gordon House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Arena District apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charwalde1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetThe DelStudio,1BA$899
Building A at GravityAmbrosiaStudio,1BA$905
TivoliThe Thurber1BR,1BA$955
One at the PenninsulaS1-3-100Studio,1BA$1,050
Horizon WestThe Tower S1Studio,1BA$1,075
Building B at GravityCelestialStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arena District, OH

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arena District area is the $1.56 price per square foot 564 W 2nd Ave Model at 564 W 2nd Ave, Unit B in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Arena District apartment is the One Bed Model at One Short North starting at $1,100 with a $0.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
564 W 2nd Ave, Unit B564 W 2nd Ave3BR,3BA$1.56
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.73
188 W 2nd Ave, Unit 188188 W 2nd Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
Sonnenblick2-Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.31
The Diplomat1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Alexandria ColonyLiving Room Front Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Charwalde1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
TivoliThe Thurber1BR,1BA$1.43
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arena District, Columbus, OH

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Arena District Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arena District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arena District Apartment is $775 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 $1,055 at Tivoli.

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 $2,769.

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