
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (114 Rentals)


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1751 Summit St, Unit A, Unit A

Duncan Apartments

Hudson

Charwalde

Hometeam Properties

2028 Summit St

161 W Hubbard Ave

1793 1/2 N 4th St

558 Riverview Dr
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1680 Summit St

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The Canterbury

The Day Companies - Short North

Park Royal Apartments

Juniper Crossing

Riverview Apartments

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2276 Hiawatha Park Dr, Unit 2276 Hiawatha Park, Columbus OH 43220, Unit 2276 Hiawatha Park, Columbus OH 43220
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University Village

Olentangy Village

2661 Medary Ave

2487-2491-2491 Summit St

1020 Lusso Ave

476 Taylor Apartments

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2185 Summit St, Unit C, Unit C

1363-1367-1367 Neil Ave

The Reserve at Maryland Avenue

512 Clinton St
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35 Euclid Ave

Smith and High

1131 N High St, Unit 202

1257 Dennison Ave

2505-2507-2507 Cleveland Ave, Unit F

2383 Hiawatha Park Dr, Unit 2383

Riverwatch Towers

Station 324

Grant Park

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Tivoli Apartments
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The Rise

Battery B

The Aubrey

1351 Highland St

51 McMillen Ave

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1157 Michigan Ave, Unit 1157 MIchigan, Unit 1157 MIchigan

One Short North

Village West

Valencia on High
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Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairgrounds?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairgrounds Studio Apartments | $1,262 | $666 | $2,613 |
Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $700 | $5,419 |
| Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $650 | $8,285 |
| Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,354 | $951 | $8,459 |
| Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $964 | $6,862 |
| Fairgrounds 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,747 | $1,500 | $4,250 |
| Fairgrounds 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,351 | $2,500 | $4,560 |
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Best Local Schools in Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)
Linden-Mckinley Stem School On Arcadia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairgrounds is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Charwalde which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $3,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairgrounds?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 205 regular apartments in Fairgrounds that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairgrounds?
Cheap apartments in Fairgrounds have an average cost of $301 which is $3,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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