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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
74 E Engler St3CStudio,1BA$785
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$840
Atcheson Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$841
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
Library ParkLibrary Park I | S1Studio,1BA$923
41 S Grant AveSINGLE1BR,1BA$925
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$944

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Discovery District, OH

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Discovery District area is the $0.70 price per square foot 294 E Long 3rd floor Model at Lear Block in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Discovery District apartment is the 164 N 18th St Model at 164 N 18th St starting at $2,200 with a $1.14 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.
Lear Block294 E Long 3rd floor2BR,2BA$0.70
164 N 18th St164 N 18th St3BR,3.5BA$1.14
619 Oak St, Unit 619 A Oak Street619 Oak St2BR,1BA$0.89
65 S 5th St, Unit 65 S 5th Columbus Oh 2B65 S 5th St2BR,2BA$1.09
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
Discovery Park Place1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
The Abigail2B1B - Custom Lx22BR,1BA$1.08
Atcheson Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
41 S Grant AveSINGLE1BR,1BA$1.42
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.

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 $944.

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 $2,175.

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 23 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 $454 which is $1,721 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Discovery District.

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