
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Discovery District Columbus, OH from $300 (112 Rentals)
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Belmont Apartments

Townley Court Apartments

620 E. Town Street Apartments

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321 E Livingston Ave, Unit Apt. B

190 Jefferson Ave

View on Grant

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

The Gaetz

340 St Clair Ave
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Park Royal Apartments

41 S Grant Ave - No Units Available

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Washington Place Apartments

Adelphi Quarter

150 N. Third Street Apartments

Atcheson Place Lofts

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Harlow on Main

Library Park

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The Luminary

Topiary Park Crossing

Xander on State

Flats on East Gay

The Americana Apartments

Flats II

221-223 E Livingston Ave

303 Front St

High and Cherry
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The Day Companies Downtown

Yardley Apartments

726 N High St

The Atlas

Vera on Broad

One at the Peninsula

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

The Arbor

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69 N 20th St, Unit I

ELEVATE 340
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Discovery Park Place

Seneca

Flats on Vine

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Market Mohawk Apartments

850-852 E Livingston Ave

903-903 Oak St

LC RiverSouth

Iron Works at Jeffrey Park

The Nicholas
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Discovery District, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Discovery District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery District Studio Apartments | $1,205 | $300 | $2,161 |
| Discovery District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $300 | $4,817 |
| Discovery District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $300 | $7,995 |
| Discovery District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,322 | $695 | $7,695 |
| Discovery District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
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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 $450. Here are the most affordable Discovery District apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $300 |
| Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| Broadway Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 620 E. Town Street Apartments | 1 BR - +$50 Water | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 161 W Hubbard Ave | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Gaetz | Micro | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Park Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Washington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $944 |
| Adelphi Quarter | The King | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street | The Del | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Discovery District, OH
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Discovery District area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2-Bedroom Model at Discovery Park Place in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Discovery District apartment is the 49 N 20th St Model at 49 N 20th St, Unit 49 N. 20th Street starting at $1,850 with a $1.54 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Park Place | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| 49 N 20th St, Unit 49 N. 20th Street | 49 N 20th St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| 726 N High St | 726 N High St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Ohio Furniture Bldg | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 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 |
| 69 N 20th St, Unit I | 69 N 20th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Atcheson Place Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Park Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
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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 $950.
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 $2,632.
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 26 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 $105 which is $2,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Discovery District.
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