Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$750
1114 N High StNO AVAILABLE UNITS1BR,1BA$750
CharwaldeStudio1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, OH

As of August 30, 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 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Jerome starting at $1,999 with a $1.31 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
Jerome2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
1230 Highland St, Unit downstairs half unit1230 Highland St2BR,1.5BA$1.08
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
238 W 4th Ave, Unit .5238 W 4th Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
358 Saint Clair Ave, Unit B358 Saint Clair Ave1BR,1BA$1.45
1271 Hunter Ave, Unit B1271 Hunter Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff1x11BR,1BA$1.46
CharwaldeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #8

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Columbus?

There are currently 530 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $16,200. There are also 172 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Columbus ranging from $1,050 to $5,500.

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 $1,050 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,419.

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 $650 to $7,375, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,249 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,840 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,095.

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