Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Discovery District Columbus, OH from $300 (56 Rentals)

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74 E Engler St
1 Bedroom Apartments

74 E Engler St

74 E Engler StColumbus, OH 43215
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Broadmoor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadmoor

880-886 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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Broadway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

775 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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Washington Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Park

525 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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La Grande Jatte
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Grande Jatte

441 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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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
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$506
Broadway Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$894
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetThe DelStudio,1BA$899
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - Includes Water1BR,1BA$975
One at the PenninsulaS1-3-100Studio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Discovery District, OH

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Discovery District area is the $1.11 price per square foot 163 S 17th St Model at 163 S 17th St, Unit 163 in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Discovery District apartment is the The Wolf Model at 223 E Town starting at $2,399 with a $1.82 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.
163 S 17th St, Unit 163163 S 17th St2BR,2BA$1.11
223 E TownThe Wolf2BR,2BA$1.82
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.53
The PierceVermillion2BR,2BA$1.74
Market Mohawk ApartmentsFlat w/ Balcony2BR,1BA$1.71
Adelphi QuarterThe McNabb1BR,1BA$1.59
The Abigail2B1B - Custom Lx22BR,1BA$1.08
Broadway Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.17
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 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 Liberty Place Apartments and starts from $2,495.

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