Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (267 Rentals)

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248 1/2 W 5th Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Hometeam Properties priced from $650. Holiday House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$650
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$665
CharwaldeStudioStudio,1BA$775
Statehouse Highline4BR/4BA - 4.14BR,4BA$799
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$799
Riverwatch TowersHuron 2 - FurnishedStudio,1BA$800
1114 N High StJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Chittenden Ave 34 UL1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$895
Shiloh Crossings Apartments1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH

As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.13 price per square foot 400 Chittenden Ave Model at 400 Chittenden Ave, Unit 400 in the in the North Central Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at New Yorker starting at $1,350 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
400 Chittenden Ave, Unit 400400 Chittenden Ave4BR,1BA$1.13
New Yorker2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.04
1871 N 4th St4 Beds4BR,1BA$1.20
1308 Atcheson St, Unit 1306-13081308 Atcheson St3BR,2.5BA$1.22
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.79
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
28-43 E 18th Ave37 East 18th3BR,2BA$0.52
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
2349 Linden Ave, Unit 23492349 Linden Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Columbus, Ohio. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Fairgrounds Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairgrounds?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairgrounds is at Hometeam Properties listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairgrounds Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairgrounds Apartment is $795 at Charwalde.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairgrounds Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairgrounds is starting from $850 at Hometeam Properties.

What is the most affordable Fairgrounds Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairgrounds Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hometeam Properties and starts from $951.

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