Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (58 Rentals)

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$1,039 - $1,599

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1020 Lusso Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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69 N 20th St, Unit I
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69 N 20th St, Unit I

69 N 20th StColumbus, OH 43203
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North Central Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Central Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Eden at Bexley Crossing priced from $799. Atcheson Place Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $841. Here are the most affordable North Central Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady1BR,1BA$799
Atcheson Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$841
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$850
45 Governor Pl1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$960
Juniper Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$970
LongView Apartments2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$995
Flats on East GayStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Adelphi QuarterThe KingStudio,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Columbus, OH

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central Columbus 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 North Central Columbus apartment is the 2765 Cleveland Ave Model at 2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D starting at $990 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Linden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D2765 Cleveland Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
499 Wyandotte Ave, Unit 501499 Wyandotte Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Capital w/ Finished Basement2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Eden Park ApartmentsC1a Orchard2BR,2BA$1.37
The Harris2 Bed- B2BR,2BA$1.22
69 N 20th St, Unit I69 N 20th St2BR,1BA$1.28
Cassady Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Juniper Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.31
Atcheson Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

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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 $1,020.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in North Central Columbus is Eden at Bexley Crossing which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in North Central Columbus costs $3,199.

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 40 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 $248 which is $2,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central Columbus.

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