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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 $749. Hometeam Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$749
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$750
1354 N 4th StStudioStudio,1BA$765
CharwaldeStudioStudio,1BA$775
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849
60-76 W. 8th Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 508271BR,1BA$879
Olentangy VillageVillage StudioStudio,1BA$879
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Shiloh Crossings Apartments1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$899
1680 Summit St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $0.83 price per square foot 5 Bed 2 Baths w Garage Model at 2136 Summit St- Large 5 Bedroom Home in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 4 Beds Model at 1871 N 4th St starting at $1,500 with a $1.20 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.
2136 Summit St- Large 5 Bedroom Home5 Bed 2 Baths w Garage1BR,1BA$0.83
1871 N 4th St4 Beds4BR,1BA$1.20
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.83
SonnenblickThe Morning2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Oakland Park Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
45 1/2 E Duncan St, Unit 45 1/245 1/2 E Duncan St1BR,1BA$1.02
1271 Summit St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
1680 Summit St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13

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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.

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 $3,450.

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 98 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 $265 which is $3,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.

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