Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Market Exchange District Columbus, OH from $300 (96 Rentals)

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Washington Place Apartments
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$899 - $1,035
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$899 - $1,035

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Washington Place Apartments

518 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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Continental Tower
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$1,050 - $3,180
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$1,040 - $3,170
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$10

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$1,050 - $3,180
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Continental Tower

150 E Gay StColumbus, OH 43215
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Industry Columbus Apartments
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$1,065 - $2,855
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$947 - $2,737
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$118

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$1,065 - $2,855
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Industry Columbus Apartments

230 E Long StColumbus, OH 43215
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The Nicholas
$1,122 - $4,742
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$1,112 - $4,732
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$1,122 - $4,742
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The Nicholas

12 W Gay StColumbus, OH 43215
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909 Mohawk St, Unit 909.5
$1,125
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909 Mohawk St, Unit 909.5

909 Mohawk StColumbus, OH 43206
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69 N 20th St, Unit I
$1,150
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69 N 20th St, Unit I

69 N 20th StColumbus, OH 43203
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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 $450. 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$450
74 E Engler St3CStudio,1BA$785
1157 Bryden Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$800
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$840
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
41 S Grant AveSINGLE1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market Exchange District, OH

As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Market Exchange District area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Market Exchange District apartment is the 303 E Livingston Ave Model at 303 E Livingston Ave, Unit 303 starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 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.
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
303 E Livingston Ave, Unit 303303 E Livingston Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
954 S Ohio Ave, Unit C954 S Ohio Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
74 N 22nd St, Unit 7674 N 22nd St2BR,2BA$1.43
The Harris2 Bed- B2BR,2BA$1.22
41 S Grant AveDOUBLE2BR,1BA$1.33
69 N 20th St, Unit I69 N 20th St2BR,1BA$1.28
Discovery Park Place1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
1157 Bryden Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Market Exchange District, Columbus, OH

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

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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!

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 $925.

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 $2,397.

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 17 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 $114 which is $2,283 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Market Exchange District.

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