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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 15

147 N State St

WestervilleOH43081

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Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, OH

Pricing Updated: 03/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, OH area range in price from $300 to $10,312 with an overall median price of $2,845. The three Columbus neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Hilltop at $875, West Columbus at $799, and Driving Park at $775. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Hilltop$1,062$8751
West Columbus$1,175$7994
Driving Park$1,200$77565
Walnut Ridge$1,248$79521
Briggsdale$1,250$73914
Central Hilltop$1,250$7654
Merion Village$1,270$72512
Eastmoor$1,302$79528
Woodland Holt$1,350$700115
Livingston McNaughten$1,399$695229

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. Belmont Apartments in the Discovery District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$450
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$650
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$675
The Flats on KimberlyStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$700
Star King ApartmentsStudio A (Mid)Studio,1BA$715
AmesburyStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$721
ReVi Columbus NorthThe NookStudio,1BA$725
Maple Ridge Apartments1 Bed Garden1BR,1BA$729
Essington VillageStudioStudio,1BA$729

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $0.78 price per square foot Three Bedroom Twin Single Model at Steeplechase Village in the in the Outer Southern Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,485. 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.
Steeplechase VillageThree Bedroom Twin Single3BR,1.5BA$0.78
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.46
Mackenzie Village ApartmentsTwo bedroom/ 1 1/2 bath2BR,1.5BA$0.84
3654 Arnelle Rd, Unit A3654 Arnelle Rd2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Maple Valley ApartmentsWater/Sewer/Trash Included2BR,1BA$0.84
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.79
Altitude ColumbusD1 - 4x24BR,2BA$0.57
1372 Neil Ave1372 Neil Ave1BR,1BA$0.75
George's Creek Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.86
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?

There are currently 4794 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $10,312. There are also 1033 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $695 to $10,550.

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 $695 to $10,550 with an average monthly rent of $3,332.

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 $874 to $8,556, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $6,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $625.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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