
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (312 Rentals)
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Duncan Apartments

Hudson

Charwalde

Gordon House

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1942 Summit St, Unit F

1615 N 4th St

Riverwatch Towers

1711 Summit St, Unit c

2838 Joyce Ave, Unit APT B
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Shiloh Crossings Apartments

3167 N High St, Unit 4

76 W 8th Ave

Hometeam Properties

1050-1052-1052 Republic Ave

474 E Norwich Ave, Unit B

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1360 Highland St, Unit Apt B

2206 Summit St

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255 W Hubbard Ave, Unit 2

486 Hanley St
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Royal Neil Apartments

161 W Hubbard Ave

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836 Harrison Ave

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356 E Duncan St, Unit 356 E Duncan St

348 E 14th Ave

358 E 15th Ave

1680 Summit St

1061-1063 E 15th Ave

The Rise
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Park Royal Apartments

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70 E Hudson St, Unit 70

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83 W 2nd Ave, Unit 102

1572-1580-1580 E Maynard Ave

1473-1475-1475 Hildreth Ave

40 West

Riverview Apartments

Olentangy Village

2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D

2765 Cleveland Ave
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2663-2671 Medary Ave

451 Alden Ave

1335 E 25th Ave

3086-3092-3092 Grasmere Ave

1134 E 23rd Ave

1577 Briarwood Ave

1567 Briarwood Ave

1579 Briarwood Ave

1324 E 25th Ave
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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 | $1,204 | $770 | $1,968 |
| Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $600 | $3,731 |
| Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $815 | $7,495 |
| Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,415 | $950 | $6,995 |
| Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $999 | $5,384 |
| Fairgrounds 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,847 | $959 | $6,904 |
| Fairgrounds 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,159 | $2,400 | $6,904 |
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Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Holiday House Apartments priced from $699. 90 W 8th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday House Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| 90 W 8th Ave | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $750 |
| Charwalde | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Riverwatch Towers | Huron 2 - Furnished | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Shiloh Crossings Apartments | 1 BED, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Hometeam Properties | 1 Bedroom - Multiple Floorplans Available | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| 100 W. 6th Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 453-455 E. 16th Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 58 W 9th Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1350 ACM in the in the Flytown neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 113-121 W 9th Ave starting at $1,450 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Flytown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1350 ACM | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| 113-121 W 9th Ave | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Chittenden Ave 34 UL | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 90 W 8th Ave | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.63 |
| Smith and High | Smith & High Flats | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D | 2765 Cleveland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Williams St 2369 MLR | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 726 N High St | 726 N High St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Northern Court Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 1573-1579 Cordell Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Holiday House Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $1,650.
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 76 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 $336 which is $1,314 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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