Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (237 Rentals)

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207 E Lane Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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2353 N High St

ColumbusOH43202

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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 Holiday House Apartments priced from $765. Duncan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$765
Duncan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Charwalde1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Shiloh Crossings Apartments1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$824
Olentangy VillageVillage StudioStudio,1BA$829
Riverview SquareUpgraded unit1BR,1BA$845
1680 Summit St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$940
Statehouse Highline4BR/4BA - 4.14BR,4BA$949
Riverview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $0.73 price per square foot One Bed Model at One Short North in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 220 E Oakland Ave Model at 220 E Oakland Ave, Unit B starting at $1,525 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Harrison West 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.
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.73
220 E Oakland Ave, Unit B220 E Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$1.17
414 E 12th Ave3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.15
1871 N 4th St2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.94
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.92
The Point on LaneUnit 250 (above) / 350 (below; connected by spiral3BR,2BA$1.01
Ravine Flats at Iuka2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Duncan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.02
Charwalde1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH 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 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 $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?

The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Duncan Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $5,750.

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 25 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 $191 which is $5,559 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.

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