Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Discovery District Columbus, OH from $300 (111 Rentals)

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602 E Town St, Unit 13
$850

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Base Rent$850
Total Monthly Price$850
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602 E Town St, Unit 13

602 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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$900 - $1,275
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340 St Clair Ave

ColumbusOH43203

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69 N 20th St, Unit A
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150
Total Monthly Price$1,150
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69 N 20th St, Unit A

69 N 20th StColumbus, OH 43203
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Market Mohawk Apartments
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$1,199 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,199 - $1,850
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Market Mohawk Apartments

399 S Grant AveColumbus, OH 43215
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973 Mt Vernon Ave, Unit C
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
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973 Mt Vernon Ave, Unit C

973 Mt Vernon AveColumbus, OH 43203
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Triumph Apartments
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$1,234 - $1,980

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Triumph Apartments

80 S 18th StColumbus, OH 43205
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Ogden Apartments
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$1,234 - $1,719

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Ogden Apartments

815-E E Long StColumbus, OH 43203
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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 $450. 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$450
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$795
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
161 W Hubbard AveModel A1BR,1BA$925
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$944
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetThe DelStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Discovery District, OH

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Discovery District area is the $1.18 price per square foot 15 E G ay st 2C Model at The Day Companies Downtown in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value Discovery District apartment is the 726 N High St Model at 726 N High St starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 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.
The Day Companies Downtown15 E G ay st 2C1BR,1BA$1.18
726 N High St726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
Sixty SpringSpring Street Loft (Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.63
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
135 W Hubbard Ave, Unit 135 W. Hubbard135 W Hubbard Ave1BR,1BA$1.58
69 N 20th St, Unit A69 N 20th St2BR,1BA$1.28
Discovery Park Place1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
664 Kerr1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
973 Mt Vernon Ave, Unit Unit C973 Mt Vernon Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Discovery District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Discovery District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Discovery District is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Discovery District Apartment is $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Discovery District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Discovery District is starting from $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the most affordable Discovery District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Discovery District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at ELEVATE 340 and starts from $1,599.

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