
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (155 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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79 W 5th Ave

344 E Mithoff St

The Rise

Lusso

239 Wilber Ave
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Market Mohawk Apartments

Valencia on High

The Aubrey

474 Elsmere St

One at the Peninsula

Flats on Vine

The Jerome

Seneca

The Pembroke
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The Residences at The Sutton

Discovery Park Place

Residences at Topiary Park

Battery B

Crossline

575 E Kossuth St

57 Smith Pl

4th & 5th

Ogden Apartments

26 E 2nd Ave

The Standard @ 174 E Long Street

Park Monroe

754 Mt Vernon Ave

999 N High St

Village West

Green|House Short North

Trotters Park

The Reach on Goodale

Iron Works at Jeffrey Park

The Pierce

1 W 5th Ave

The Jeffrey and Metal Works

231 Hamilton Ave

The Slate

The Benjamin
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,241 | $300 | $2,288 |
| Downtown Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $300 | $4,207 |
| Downtown Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,294 | $300 | $6,460 |
| Downtown Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,074 | $650 | $8,696 |
| Downtown Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,676 | $2,075 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 155 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 $912.
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 $8,685.
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 31 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 $155 which is $8,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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