Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $465 (75 Rentals)

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property at 2244 N 4th St

$465

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2244 N 4th St

ColumbusOH43202
property at 300 E 17th Ave

$600

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$600

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$600

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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300 E 17th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 103 W 9th Ave

$800

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$800

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6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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103 W 9th Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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property at 3069 McGuffey Rd

$995

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$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

3069 McGuffey Rd

ColumbusOH43224

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property at 1660 E 25th Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1660 E 25th Ave

ColumbusOH43219

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property at 27 W Blake Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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27 W Blake Ave

ColumbusOH43202
property at 1494 E 25th Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 7

1494 E 25th Ave

ColumbusOH43211
property at 2605 Grasmere Avenue

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2605 Grasmere Avenue

ColumbusOH43211

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property at 1415 Manchester Ave

$1,290

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$1,290

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1415 Manchester Ave

ColumbusOH43211
property at 1267 N 5th St

$1,295

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$1,295

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 28

1267 N 5th St, Unit 1267 N 5th St

1267 N 5th St
ColumbusOH43201
property at 420 E 16th Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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420 E 16th 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 3 Beds unit found at 90 W 8th Ave priced from $750. Charwalde has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
90 W 8th Ave3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$750
CharwaldeStudioStudio,1BA$795
Riverwatch TowersHuron 2 - FurnishedStudio,1BA$800
Shiloh Crossings Apartments1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$824
Hometeam Properties1 Bedroom - Multiple Floorplans Available1BR,1BA$849
2378 Neil Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
453-455 E. 16th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
58 W 9th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
50 McMillen Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$860
60 W 9th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH

As of August 27, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1350 ACM2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.81
113-121 W 9th Ave3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.94
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.88
90 W 8th Ave3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.63
Smith and HighSmith & High Flats1BR,1BA$0.93
2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D2765 Cleveland Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
726 N High St726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
390 E 16th Ave, Unit C390 E 16th Ave2BR,1BA$1.11
1573-1579 Cordell Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairgrounds

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairgrounds?

There are currently 1383 Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH with pricing that ranges from $770 to $7,495. There are also 274 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairgrounds ranging from $465 to $8,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairgrounds?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairgrounds ranges from $465 to $8,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,050.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fairgrounds?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairgrounds range from $950 to $6,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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