Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Market Exchange District Columbus, OH from $300 (71 Rentals)

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Market Exchange District, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Market Exchange District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Market Exchange District area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $425. Here are the most affordable Market Exchange District apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Broadway Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$894
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetThe DelStudio,1BA$899
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - Includes Water1BR,1BA$975
Topiary Park CrossingThe HartmanStudio,1BA$995
Jaeger SquareMarinStudio,1BA$1,035
45 Governors Pl1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market Exchange District, OH

As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Market Exchange District 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 Market Exchange District apartment is the 163 S 17th St Model at 163 S 17th St, Unit 163 starting at $1,995 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Market Exchange District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
163 S 17th St, Unit 163163 S 17th St2BR,2BA$1.17
The EthanCarlton West Skyview2BR,2BA$1.65
Brewers YardKossuth1BR,1BA$1.55
The PierceVermillion2BR,2BA$1.74
Market Mohawk ApartmentsFlat w/ Balcony2BR,1BA$1.71
Adelphi QuarterThe McNabb1BR,1BA$1.59
The Abigail2B1B - Custom Lx22BR,1BA$1.08
Broadway Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.17
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Market Exchange District, Columbus, OH

Ranked #26

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Columbus. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Market Exchange District Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Market Exchange District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Market Exchange District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Market Exchange District is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Market Exchange District?

The cheapest apartment in Market Exchange District is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Market Exchange District costs $5,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Market Exchange District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Market Exchange District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Market Exchange District?

Cheap apartments in Market Exchange District have an average cost of $112 which is $4,888 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Market Exchange District.

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