Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (68 Rentals)

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property at 1372 Neil Ave

$700 - $845

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1372 Neil Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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property at 810 Leona Ave

$1,000

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

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810 Leona Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 1318 E 17th Ave

$1,050

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$1,050
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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 261 E Duncan St

$1,100

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

Available Aug 1

261 E Duncan St

ColumbusOH43202
property at 3069 McGuffey Rd

$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 1612 E 25th Ave

$1,250

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$1,250
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1612 E 25th Ave

ColumbusOH43219

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property at 1652 E 25th Ave

$1,350

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$1,350
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1652 E 25th Ave

ColumbusOH43219
property at 116 E Hudson St

$1,400

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$1,400
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

116 E Hudson St

ColumbusOH43202

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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 $750. 1354 N 4th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$750
1354 N 4th StStudioStudio,1BA$765
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
CharwaldeStudioStudio,1BA$775
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849
University VillageThe MeyerStudio,1BA$875
Olentangy VillageVillage StudioStudio,1BA$879
60-76 W. 8th Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 637461BR,1BA$879
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Shiloh Crossings Apartments1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH

As of May 28, 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$1.26
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
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 1370 Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH with pricing that ranges from $650 to $9,956. There are also 231 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairgrounds ranging from $625 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 $625 to $7,643 with an average monthly rent of $3,383.

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 $1,114 to $9,469, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,499 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $964.

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