Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH (52 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Downtown Columbus area of Columbus as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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The Frisbie
$1,235 - $1,699Short Term Available
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6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months
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The Frisbie

750 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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Crossline
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$1,268 - $2,240Short Term Available
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6 Months, 16 Months
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Crossline

300 E 5th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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The Pierce
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$1,400 - $2,000Short Term Available
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6 Months, 18 Months
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The Pierce

321 E Capital StColumbus, OH 43215
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Makley Place
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$1,275 - $2,810Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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Makley Place

210 W 5th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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property at 605 Dennison Ave

$3,034

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$3,034
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1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 22

605 Dennison Ave

ColumbusOH43215

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property at 63 E Russell St

$3,787

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$3,787
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$3,787

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 9

63 E Russell St

ColumbusOH43215
property at 70 E Prescott St

$3,459

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$3,459
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$3,459

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 19

70 E Prescott St

ColumbusOH43215
property at 256 W Poplar Ave

$4,059

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$4,059
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$4,059

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 2

256 W Poplar Ave

ColumbusOH43215
property at 98 Brickel St

$4,105

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$4,105
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$4,105

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 28

98 Brickel St

ColumbusOH43215
property at 309 W 4th Ave

$3,975

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$3,975
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$3,975

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 15

309 W 4th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 315 W 4th Ave

$3,975

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$3,975
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$3,975

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 15

315 W 4th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 1140 Hamlet St

$4,643

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$4,643
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$4,643

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Dec 7

1140 Hamlet St

ColumbusOH43201
property at 1180 N High St

$3,791

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$3,791
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$3,791

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 19

1180 N High St

ColumbusOH43201
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41 S Grant Ave - No Units Available
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12 Months
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41 S Grant Ave - No Units Available

41 S Grant AveColumbus, OH 43215
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852 N High St
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852 N High St

852 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Downtown Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown Columbus is at Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street listed at $893.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Downtown Columbus Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown Columbus is $2,521.

What is the largest Short-term Downtown Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Columbus is a 2,895 square feet unit starting from $4,564 at 1140 Hamlet St.

What is the average size for Downtown Columbus Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Downtown Columbus is currently at 927 sq ft.

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