Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH (50 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
$1,200 - $1,699Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
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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$1,225 - $2,270Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
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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$1,475 - $1,800Short 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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$1,810 - $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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600 Goodale
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$1,573 - $5,859Short Term Available
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6 Months, 18 Months
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600 Goodale

600 W Goodale StColumbus, OH 43215
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property at 18 Buttles Ave

$2,683 - $2,979

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$2,879
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$2,879

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 26

18 Buttles Ave

ColumbusOH43215

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property at 61 E Russell St

$4,573

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$4,573
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$4,573

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 26

61 E Russell St

ColumbusOH43215
property at 59 E Russell St

$4,866

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$4,866
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$4,866

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 26

59 E Russell St

ColumbusOH43215
property at 63 E Russell St

$4,840

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$4,840
Total Monthly Price
$4,840

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 6

63 E Russell St

ColumbusOH43215
property at 96 Brickel St

$5,685

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$5,685
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$5,685

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 17

96 Brickel St

ColumbusOH43215
property at 313 W 4th Ave

$5,037

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$5,037
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$5,037

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 25

313 W 4th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 994 N 6th St

$5,692

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$5,692
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$5,692

3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 19

994 N 6th St

ColumbusOH43201
property at 1235 Highland St

$3,489 - $3,843

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$3,843
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$3,843

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 16

1235 Highland St

ColumbusOH43201
property at 33 Lundy St

$4,509

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$4,509
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$4,509

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 16

33 Lundy St

ColumbusOH43215
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852 N High St
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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852 N High St

852 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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249-253 W 1st Ave
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6 Months, 12 Months
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249-253 W 1st Ave

249-253 W 1st AveColumbus, OH 43201
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs or cats? This area of Columbus ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

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 $2,752.

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 $5,692 at 994 N 6th 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 883 sq ft.

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