Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arena District Columbus, OH from $700 (125 Rentals)

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Continental Tower
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$1,050 - $3,180
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$1,040 - $3,170
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Continental Tower

150 E Gay StColumbus, OH 43215
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The Nicholas
$1,078 - $4,742
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$1,068 - $4,732
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The Nicholas

12 W Gay StColumbus, OH 43215
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One at the Peninsula
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$1,099 - $4,744
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$1,074 - $4,719
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$1,099 - $4,744
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One at the Peninsula

111 Belle StColumbus, OH 43215
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LC RiverSouth
$1,115 - $3,439
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$1,045 - $3,369
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$1,115 - $3,439
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LC RiverSouth

205 S High StColumbus, OH 43215
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Tivoli Apartments
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$1,145 - $1,395
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$1,145 - $1,395
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Tivoli Apartments

412 Thurber Dr WColumbus, OH 43215
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Park Monroe
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$1,199 - $4,549
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$1,199 - $4,549
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Park Monroe

770 Thurber Dr EColumbus, OH 43215
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Village West
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$1,210 - $1,475
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$1,195 - $1,460
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$1,210 - $1,475
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Village West

884 Thurber Dr WColumbus, OH 43215
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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. 161 W Hubbard Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Arena District apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CharwaldeStudio1BR,1BA$775
161 W Hubbard AveModel A1BR,1BA$845
Gordon HouseStudioStudio,1BA$850
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
The Americana Apartments1BR Ren1BR,1BA$945
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetThe DelStudio,1BA$950
150 N. Third Street ApartmentsStudio 1 & Studio 2Studio,1BA$950
Trace QuarterTrace - 0AStudio,1BA$989
Harlow on MainThe Stella1BR,1BA$999
Starr High Studios201Studio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arena District, OH

As of April 05, 2026 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 D 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 $1,200 with a $0.80 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 D564 W 2nd Ave3BR,3BA$1.56
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.80
New Yorker2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.04
552 Bradley St, Unit duplex552 Bradley St1BR,1BA$0.96
SonnenblickThe Morning2BR,1.5BA$1.26
39 E Russell St, Unit 3939 E Russell St2BR,1BA$1.50
726 N High St726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
Village WestThe Neil2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Gordon HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$1.42
CharwaldeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29

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Arena District, Columbus, OH

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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 $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 $1,350 at New Yorker.

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 $2,809.

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