Homes for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH Under $2,000 (44 Rentals)

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property at 1241 Bruck St
$1,749

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Base Rent$1,749

Total Monthly Price$1,749
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1241 Bruck St, Unit 1239

1241 Bruck St
ColumbusOH43206
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property at 179 E Kossuth St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
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179 E Kossuth St, Unit #2

179 E Kossuth St
ColumbusOH43206
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property at 480 E Sycamore St
$2,000 - $2,300

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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480 E Sycamore St

ColumbusOH43206
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property at 778 Grove St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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778 Grove St

ColumbusOH43203
property at 674 Mohawk
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Luxury

674 Mohawk

ColumbusOH43206
property at 222 W 2nd Ave
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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222 W 2nd Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 510 Elsmere St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Nov 27
Furnished

510 Elsmere St

ColumbusOH43206
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property at 141 E 4th Ave
$1,799

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Base Rent$1,799

Total Monthly Price$1,799
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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141 E 4th Ave, Unit 143

141 E 4th Ave
ColumbusOH43201
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property at 957 Harrison Ave
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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957 Harrison Ave, Unit A

957 Harrison Ave
ColumbusOH43201
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property at 782 Gibbard Ave
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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782 Gibbard Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 1037 Neil Ave
$1,475

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Base Rent$1,475

Total Monthly Price$1,475
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1037 Neil Ave, Unit A

1037 Neil Ave
ColumbusOH43201

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property at 1238 Michigan Ave
$1,950
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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1238 Michigan Ave

ColumbusOH43201
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property at 226 E Gay St
$1,850
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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226 E Gay St

ColumbusOH43215
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property at 960 Perry St
$1,595
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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960 Perry St

ColumbusOH43215
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Columbus?

There are currently 550 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $6,995. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Columbus ranging from $999 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 $999 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,432.

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 $695 to $6,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,070 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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