
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $900 (28 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Downtown Columbus area of Columbus.


155 W Main St

1131 N High St, Unit 201

809-811-811 E 2nd Ave

925 Ingleside Ave, Unit 301

150 E Main St

139 E Main St

780-782-782 Gibbard Ave

1180 Jaeger St, Unit 1180
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365 Auden Ave

100 E Gay St

933 N 4th St

730 Bellows Ave

43 1/2 E Russell St

336 S 3rd St

570 S Front St

35 W Lincoln St

967 S High St
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35 W Lincoln St

463 N High St

757 W Rich St

751 N 6th St

12 Victorian Gate Way, Unit 12

508 Jackson St

510 Jackson St

512 Elsmere St

35 Buttles Ave, Unit 35
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941 Hunter Ave
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Columbus 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,629 | $925 | $5,970 |
Downtown Columbus 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,028 | $1,250 | $8,500 |
Downtown Columbus 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,900 | $2,800 | $5,000 |
Downtown Columbus 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,633 | $3,400 | $6,750 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $425. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $300 |
Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $425 |
Charwalde | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Gordon House | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue | ff2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
Washington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $894 |
The Tower at Horizon West | Residence 401 | 4BR,3BA | $895 |
The Gaetz | Micro | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street | The Del | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, OH
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus apartment is the One Bed Model at One Short North starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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414-416 E. Whittier St | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.85 |
One Short North | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Fireproof | 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B | 726 N High St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
775 Campbell Ave, Unit 775 | 775 Campbell Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Abigail | 2B1B - Custom Lx2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Gordon House | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Charwalde | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
1284 Highland St, Unit AptD | 1284 Highland St | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbus
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Columbus?
There are currently 541 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $15,350. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Columbus ranging from $925 to $8,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Columbus?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Columbus ranges from $925 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,042.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Columbus?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Columbus range from $675 to $9,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,695.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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