Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (297 Rentals)

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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 $660. 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$660
East VillageRent 1 Bedroom in a 3 Bedroom Apartment! Locate...1BR,2BA$695
1114 N High StStudioStudio,1BA$750
CharwaldeStudioStudio,1BA$775
Statehouse Highline4BR/4BA - 4.14BR,4BA$799
The Urban - Student HousingQueen SuiteStudio,1BA$799
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at East Village in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 2 Beds Model at 1871 N 4th St starting at $1,175 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the North East 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.
East Village3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.08
1871 N 4th St2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.94
1230 Highland St, Unit downstairs half unit1230 Highland St2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.71
The Point on LaneUnit 250 (above) / 350 (below; connected by spiral3BR,2BA$1.01
1900 Agler Rd, Unit C1900 Agler Rd2BR,1BA$1.15
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
2032 N 4th St2032 N 4th St1BR,1BA$0.96
450 E 15th Ave, Unit OSU450 E 15th Ave1BR,1BA$1.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH

Ranked #13

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 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 $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?

The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is East Village which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $21,000.

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 133 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 $362 which is $20,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.

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