Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (86 Rentals)

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property at 1372 Neil Ave

$825 - $2,100

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$825 - $2,100
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1372 Neil Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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property at 1084 E 20th Ave

$1,000

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$1,000
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1084 E 20th Ave, Unit 1086, Unit 1086

1084 E 20th Ave
ColumbusOH43211
property at 3069 McGuffey Rd

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3069 McGuffey Rd

ColumbusOH43224

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property at 1219 Aberdeen Ave

$1,275

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$1,275
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1219 Aberdeen Ave

ColumbusOH43211

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property at 4 Clark Pl

$1,350

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4 Clark Pl

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 Studio unit found at Hometeam Properties priced from $666. Holiday House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$666
Holiday House Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$749
CharwaldeStudio1BR,1BA$775
161 W Hubbard AveModel A1BR,1BA$845
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849
Gordon HouseStudioStudio,1BA$850
University VillageThe NicklausStudio,1BA$875
Olentangy VillageVillage StudioStudio,1BA$879
Shiloh Crossings Apartments1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$899
353 E 13th Ave353 E 13th Avenue2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $0.80 price per square foot One Bed Model at One Short North in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at New Yorker starting at $1,350 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.80
New Yorker2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.04
552 Bradley St, Unit duplex552 Bradley St1BR,1BA$0.96
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.79
2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D2765 Cleveland Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
726 N High St726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
Oakland Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.05
1271 Summit St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
1680 Summit St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairgrounds

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairgrounds?

There are currently 1408 Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH with pricing that ranges from $650 to $8,128. There are also 240 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairgrounds ranging from $650 to $7,643.

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 $650 to $7,643 with an average monthly rent of $3,317.

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 $951 to $7,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,475 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $964.

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