Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (163 Rentals)

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602 E Town St, Unit 13
$850

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602 E Town St, Unit 13

602 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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$910 - $1,275
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ColumbusOH43203

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$1,100 - $1,250
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1280 Highland St

ColumbusOH43201

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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Columbus 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 $450. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$450
CharwaldeStudioStudio,1BA$795
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$795
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff1x11BR,1BA$875
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
161 W Hubbard AveModel A1BR,1BA$925
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, OH

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus area is the $0.93 price per square foot Smith & High Flats Model at Smith and High in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus apartment is the 436 Vermont Pl Model at 436 Vermont Pl, Unit 436 Vermont Pl starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Smith and HighSmith & High Flats1BR,1BA$0.93
436 Vermont Pl, Unit 436 Vermont Pl436 Vermont Pl2BR,1BA$1.36
780 Ann St, Unit 780780 Ann St2BR,1.5BA$1.34
New Yorker2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.35
726 N High St726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
Discovery Park Place1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
The Caravel Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff1x11BR,1BA$1.46
CharwaldeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Columbus is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Columbus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Columbus Apartment is $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbus is starting from $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the most affordable Downtown Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at ELEVATE 340 and starts from $1,599.

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