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Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, OH

Pricing Updated: 06/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, OH area range in price from $755 to $16,500 with an overall median price of $3,277. The three Columbus neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Forest Park West at $1,050, Governours Square at $1,095, and Lincoln Village at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Forest Park West$1,050$1,0501
Governours Square$1,272$1,0951
Lincoln Village$1,300$1,2001
Lincoln Village$1,300$1,2001
Linworth Village$1,350$1,3501
Riverlea$1,350$1,3501
Downtown Johnstown$1,350$1,3501
Forest Park$1,395$9902
Forest Park East$1,395$9902
North Hilltop$1,402$1,1656

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. Starling Yard in the Franklinton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $401. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$401
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Wendler Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$429
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$450
Dunbury Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$468
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$506
Winchester OaksStudioStudio,1BA$665
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$675
Broad Meadows Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH

As of June 10, 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 2 bed Model at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes starting at $775 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Eastland 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
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.46
Northern Place Townhomes2 BDRM2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Central Square ApartmentsBirch Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.77
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.73
Ravine Flats at Iuka2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.53
Dunbury Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.54
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.47
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?

There are currently 4688 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $12,280. There are also 1014 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $755 to $16,500.

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 $755 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,706.

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 $8,580, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $625.

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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 Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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