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Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, OH

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, OH area range in price from $300 to $21,000 with an overall median price of $3,551. The three Columbus neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Columbus at $869, Linden at $850, and Central Hilltop at $944. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Columbus$1,124$8695
Linden$1,149$85012
Central Hilltop$1,285$94417
Oriole Heights$1,300$700123
Woodland Holt$1,325$70088
Linworth Village$1,329$69525
Briggsdale$1,350$73924
Brittany Hills$1,361$700149
Livingston McNaughten$1,395$695224
Olde Orchard$1,395$737226

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older in the Discovery District neighborhood priced from $300. Juniper Crossing in the South Columbus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $390. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Juniper Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$390
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$395
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$401
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$650
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Cedar Model at McNaughten Woods Townhomes starting at $1,520 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Greenbriar Farm neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
McNaughten Woods TownhomesCedar2BR,2.5BA$0.81
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.50
Northern Place Townhomes2 BDRM2BR,1.5BA$0.77
SkyView3 BR, 1 BA (Plus) - Original3BR,1BA$0.88
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.71
Juniper Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.53
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.55
1471 E Broad St, Unit ApartmentC1471 E Broad StStudio ,1BA$0.86
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Columbus, OH

Ranked #2

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?

There are currently 4821 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $21,000. There are also 1419 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $575 to $16,250.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbus ranges from $575 to $16,250 with an average monthly rent of $6,481.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbus range from $650 to $7,375, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $625.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.