
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Central Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $910 (48 Rentals)


1743 Richmond Ave

1744 Richmond Ave

1715 Richmond Ave

195 Clifton Ct

1006 E 15th Ave, Unit A

LongView Apartments

1732 E Long St

Atcheson Place Lofts
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1500 E 25th Ave

2459 Hiawatha St

1738 E Long St

1576-1578-1578 Arlington Ave

1699 E Weber Rd

482 E Norwich Ave

482 E Norwich Ave

464 E Norwich Ave

2195 Homestead Dr, Unit 2195, Unit 2195
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Juniper Crossing

The Harris

1530 Genessee Ave

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69 N 20th St, Unit I, Unit I

Cassady Village Apartments

Eden at Bexley Crossing

1469 N Grant Ave

The Reserve at Maryland Avenue

Eden Park Apartments
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2611 Beulah Rd

Woodfield Park

The University Commons

North Central Village

369-373 E 12th Ave

1186-1188 E 20th Ave Columbus, OH 43211

The Latitude Apartments

1020 E 13th Ave

1629 Lexington Ave
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Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments

Trolley Park

Norwich Court Apartments

2299 Hamilton Ave

Janet Circle

574 N Champion Ave

2679 Azelda St

1153 E 20th Ave

The Neil House Apartments
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1681 Manchester Ave

1589 Cordell Ave

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North Central Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,126 | $1,000 | $1,491 |
| North Central Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,468 | $849 | $3,684 |
North Central Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $910 | $8,280 |
| North Central Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $1,210 | $8,187 |
| North Central Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $2,384 | $3,000 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Central Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Central Columbus is under $1,026.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in North Central Columbus is Clifton Woods Apartments which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in North Central Columbus costs $3,165.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Central Columbus?
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 43 regular apartments in North Central Columbus 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 North Central Columbus?
Cheap apartments in North Central Columbus have an average cost of $253 which is $2,912 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central Columbus.
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