Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (61 Rentals)

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property at 2246 N 4th St

$465

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

2246 N 4th St

ColumbusOH43202
property at 1318 E 17th Ave

$950

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$950

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1318 E 17th Ave

ColumbusOH43211

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property at 810 Leona Ave

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

810 Leona Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 3069 McGuffey Rd

$1,050

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$1,050

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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 65 W Blake Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

65 W Blake Ave

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 1652 E 25th Ave

$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1652 E 25th Ave

ColumbusOH43219

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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 $775. 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
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
CharwaldeStudioStudio,1BA$795
The CanterburyAspenStudio,1BA$825
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849
Hometeam Properties1 Bedroom - Multiple Floorplans Available1BR,1BA$849
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
2916-2920 Cleveland Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
161 W Hubbard AveModel A1BR,1BA$895
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 July 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4 Beds Model at 1871 N 4th St in the in the Flytown neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 1315 N 6th St Model at 1315 N 6th St, Unit 1315 starting at $1,400 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the North Central 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.
1871 N 4th St4 Beds4BR,1BA$1.20
1315 N 6th St, Unit 13151315 N 6th St3BR,1BA$1.12
Smith and HighSmith & High Flats1BR,1BA$0.93
2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D2765 Cleveland Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
726 N High St726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
New Yorker2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Oakland Park Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
1573-1579 Cordell Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.05
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13
1680 Summit St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairgrounds

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairgrounds?

There are currently 1363 Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH with pricing that ranges from $750 to $7,995. There are also 226 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairgrounds ranging from $465 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 $465 to $7,643 with an average monthly rent of $3,380.

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 $1,189 to $5,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $5,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,480 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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