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135 W Hubbard AveColumbus, OH 43215
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70 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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850 Jaeger StColumbus, OH 43206
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220 Vine StColumbus, OH 43215
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565 W 1st AveColumbus, OH 43215
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139 E Main StColumbus, OH 43215
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21 W 2nd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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770 Thurber Dr EColumbus, OH 43215
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111 W 3rd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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168 Warren StColumbus, OH 43215
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750-879 Greenfield DrColumbus, OH 43223
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204 Souder AveColumbus, OH 43222
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441 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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340 Saint Clair AveColumbus, OH 43203
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90 W Starr AveColumbus, OH 43201
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775 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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525 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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85 W 3rd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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852 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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1119 Pennsylvania Ave
1119-1125 Pennsylvania AveColumbus, OH 43201
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866 N Pearl StColumbus, OH 43215
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138 Sommerfeld PlColumbus, OH 43201
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433-435 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43215
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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 | $1,229 | $300 | $3,608 |
Downtown Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $300 | $4,885 |
| Downtown Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,565 | $1,200 | $5,994 |
| Downtown Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $2,225 | $6,378 |
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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 $944.
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 $3,330.
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 48 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 $109 which is $3,221 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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