
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (108 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


Valencia on High

The Sage at Jeffrey Park

Legacy at Jeffrey Park

The Standard @ 174 E Long Street

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Yardley Apartments

Lusso

692 N High St

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The Beeker

The Benjamin

Gravity

Stella

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Ogden Apartments

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68 E Whittier St, Unit 68 E. Whittier, Unit 68 E. Whittier

The Jeffrey and Metal Works

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Foundry at Jeffrey Park

The Nicholas

Green House Columbus

Iron Works at Jeffrey Park

Horizon West

Trotters Park

The Aubrey

Crossline

River House

The Pierce
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4th & 5th

The Arbor

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Market Mohawk Apartments

One at the Peninsula

Xander on State

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The Barrett

985 High

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888 City Park Ave
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La Grande Jatte

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90 W Starr Ave

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Washington Park

Conley Hall

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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 | $1,262 | $300 | $3,661 |
Downtown Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $300 | $5,354 |
| Downtown Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,682 | $1,310 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,019 | $2,225 | $6,512 |
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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 $875.
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 $3,200.
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 116 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 $136 which is $3,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus.
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