Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH Under $1,000 (40 Rentals)

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property at 340 St Clair Ave

$880 - $1,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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340 St Clair Ave

ColumbusOH43203

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Starr High Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Starr High Studios

989-993 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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Starr High Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Starr High Studios

997 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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The Triad Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Triad Apartments

33 S Washington AveColumbus, OH 43215
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Park Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Manor

868 Park MnrColumbus, OH 43215
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1235 Summit St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1235 Summit St

1235 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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Conley Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Conley Hall

85 W 3rd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Washington Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Park

525 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215

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90 W Starr Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

90 W Starr Ave

90 W Starr AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Broadway Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

775 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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74 E Engler St
Studio Apartments

74 E Engler St

74 E Engler StColumbus, OH 43215
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1114 N High St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1114 N High St

1114 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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La Grande Jatte
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Grande Jatte

441 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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204 Souder Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

204 Souder Ave

204 Souder AveColumbus, OH 43222
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Greenwood Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwood Village

750-879 Greenfield DrColumbus, OH 43223

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbus

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Columbus?

There are currently 189 Studio Apartments in Downtown Columbus with rent ranges from $300 to $3,711 with an average price of $1,267.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Columbus Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Columbus ranges from $300 to $5,023 with an average monthly rent of $1,706.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbus cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Columbus range from $300 to $22,624. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,416.

How expensive are Downtown Columbus Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 61 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Columbus on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $7,425 - averaging $3,661 for the location.

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