
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH Under $1,200 (90 Rentals)


Gravity

Green House Columbus

The Guild

The Patent at Jeffrey Park

Continental Tower

Westrich

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Park Monroe

Topiary Park Crossing

Lusso
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The Rise

Xander on State

303 Front St

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Market Mohawk Apartments

Seneca

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Washington Place Apartments

The Atlas

Liberty Place Apartments

150 N. Third Street Apartments
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Belmont Apartments

High and Cherry

Yardley Apartments

ELEVATE 340

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Discovery Park Place

The Residences at 218 E Main St

Jaeger Square

The Aubrey

Library Park

Harlow on Main
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The Arbor

985 High

Normandy Columbus

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

The Beeker

The Abigail

Horizon West

One Short North

Smith and High

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Tivoli Apartments
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The Luminary

The Gaetz

Station 324

The Day Companies Downtown

Park Royal Apartments

Greystone Court

Battery B

Juniper Crossing

41 S Grant Ave

161 W Hubbard Ave
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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,271 | $300 | $3,676 |
| Downtown Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $300 | $5,003 |
| Downtown Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,745 | $1,230 | $7,425 |
| Downtown Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,911 | $2,225 | $6,407 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbus
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Columbus?
There are currently 188 Studio Apartments in Downtown Columbus with rent ranges from $300 to $3,676 with an average price of $1,271.
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 $5,003 with an average monthly rent of $1,727.
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 $10,240. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,424.
How expensive are Downtown Columbus Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 65 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Columbus on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,230 to $7,425 - averaging $3,745 for the location.
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