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Discovery District, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Discovery District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Discovery District area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $425. Here are the most affordable Discovery District apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Library ParkLibrary Park I | S1Studio,1BA$888
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$894
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - Includes Water1BR,1BA$925
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetThe DelStudio,1BA$950
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$997
Harlow on MainThe Stella1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Discovery District, OH

As of October 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Discovery District area is the $1.14 price per square foot 164 N 18th St Model at 164 N 18th St in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Discovery District apartment is the 65 S 5th St Model at 65 S 5th St, Unit 65 S 5th Columbus Oh 3B starting at $1,595 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Discovery District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
164 N 18th St164 N 18th St3BR,3.5BA$1.14
65 S 5th St, Unit 65 S 5th Columbus Oh 3B65 S 5th St2BR,2BA$1.16
154 E Beck St, Unit 154154 E Beck St1BR,1BA$1.45
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
Market Mohawk ApartmentsDesigner Flat2BR,1BA$1.66
The PierceGarnet - Corner Unit2BR,1BA$1.75
69 N 20th St, Unit I69 N 20th St2BR,1BA$1.28
Yardley ApartmentsElliot1BR,1BA$1.64
Triumph ApartmentsThe Carbon1BR,1BA$1.75
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Ohio, including Columbus. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Discovery District Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 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 Discovery District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Discovery District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Discovery District is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Discovery District?

The cheapest apartment in Discovery District is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Discovery District costs $13,785.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Discovery District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Discovery District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Discovery District?

Cheap apartments in Discovery District have an average cost of $165 which is $13,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Discovery District.

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