
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (118 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


Village West

The Diehl

High and Cherry

The Frisbie

1282 Hunter Ave

The Mercantile

303 Front St

Seneca

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Ogden Apartments
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Iron Works at Jeffrey Park

26 E 2nd Ave

1051 Hunter Ave

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Market Mohawk Apartments

Yardley Apartments

Gravity

The Madison

Industry Columbus Apartments

Liberty Place Apartments
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The Reach on Goodale

The Jeffrey and Metal Works

River House

The Sage at Jeffrey Park

The Standard @ 174 E Long Street

Green House Columbus

Trotters Park

The Nicholas

250 High

Flats II
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Xander on State

One Short North

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

The Residences at The Sutton

The Arbor

Valencia on High

Foundry at Jeffrey Park

One at the Peninsula

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The Barrett

301 W 5th Ave
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772 N High St

80 on the Commons

247 1/2 W 3rd Ave

The Pierce

Lofts at 40 Long

Greenwood Village

204 Souder Ave

La Grande Jatte

Hotel St Clair Apartments

90 W Starr Ave
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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,251 | $300 | $2,546 |
Downtown Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $300 | $4,907 |
| Downtown Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $300 | $7,567 |
| Downtown Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,226 | $695 | $6,995 |
| Downtown Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $1,700 | $3,975 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 118 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Columbus is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Columbus is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Downtown Columbus costs $1,654.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Columbus?
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 30 regular apartments in Downtown Columbus 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 Downtown Columbus?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Columbus have an average cost of $113 which is $1,541 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

Where to Rent in Columbus: Mapping Major Employers to Affordable Neighborhoods
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Ask Columbus workers where they live, and you’ll hear the same neighborhood names: University District, Clintonville, Near East Side, North Columbus, and West Columbus.

Welcome to Columbus: An Insider's Guide to Ohios Best-Kept Secret
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Visitors to Columbus, OH, won't admit it at first, but they secretly expect this Midwestern capital to resemble a sprawling version of Mayberry from the old Andy Griffith show. I'm serious.

The Ultimate Local Expert's Guide To Top Columbus, OH Neighborhoods for College and University Student Renters
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Columbus, OH, artfully blends a laid-back Midwest personality with the excitement of urban living and the spirited atmosphere of student life.

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Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.
