
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (63 Rentals)
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Cassady Village Apartments

1769 Clifton Ave

1576-1578-1578 Minnesota Ave

474 1/2 E Norwich Ave

474 E Norwich Ave

464 E Norwich Ave

Eden at Bexley Crossing

2872 Howey Rd

1744 Richmond Ave
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1743 Richmond Ave

Clifton Woods Apartments

The Harris

401 E 14th Ave

399 E 14th Ave

1155 E 22nd Ave

2822-2824-2824 E 5th Ave

2507 Cleveland Ave

762 N Dawson Ave

326 St Clair Ave
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1732P E Long St

373-375 N Roosevelt Ave

LongView Apartments

754 Mt Vernon Ave

1577 Briarwood Ave

Adelphi Quarter

464 E Oakland Ave

Stella

Eden Park Apartments

Station 324
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2104 Avalon Pl

Cassady North Apartments

2739 Beulah Rd

2347-2349-2349 Linden Ave

770 N Dawson Ave

The Rise

Flats on East Gay

1460 Grant

Lusso

Woodfield Park
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The Patent at Jeffrey Park

1310-1312 E 25th Ave

1530 Genessee Ave

The Sage at Jeffrey Park

Grant Commons

Grant Park

Battery B

2459 Hiawatha St

498-500-500 N Champion Ave

Bexley House
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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 | $1,200 | $1,010 | $1,614 |
| North Central Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $800 | $3,657 |
| North Central Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $885 | $6,042 |
| North Central Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $1,070 | $3,870 |
| North Central Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $1,525 | $2,800 |
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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 Atcheson Place Lofts priced from $841. Eden at Bexley Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable North Central Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atcheson Place Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
| Eden at Bexley Crossing | The Cassady | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Clifton Woods Apartments | 2BR 1BA Smoke Free | 2BR,1BA | $910 |
| The Harris | 1 bed- A | 1BR,1BA | $924 |
| LongView Apartments | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Eden Park Apartments | A1a Alum | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Station 324 | G | 1BR,1BA | $1,057 |
| Adelphi Quarter | The Lincoln | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Rise | The Ireland | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Columbus, OH
As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central Columbus area is the $0.70 price per square foot 294 E Long 3rd floor Model at Lear Block in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value North Central Columbus apartment is the 164 N 18th St Model at 164 N 18th St starting at $2,200 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lear Block | 294 E Long 3rd floor | 2BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| 164 N 18th St | 164 N 18th St | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.14 |
| Bexley House | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222 | 222 Parkwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 74 N 22nd St, Unit 76 | 74 N 22nd St | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| 83 N 22nd St, Unit 83 N 22nd Street | 83 N 22nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Atcheson Place Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Eden at Bexley Crossing | The Cassady with W/D connection | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Clifton Woods Apartments | 2BR 1BA Smoke Free | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Central Columbus?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Central Columbus is at Adelphi Quarter listed at $1,075.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Columbus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Columbus Apartment is $841 at Atcheson Place Lofts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Central Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Central Columbus is starting from $910 at Clifton Woods Apartments.
What is the most affordable North Central Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap North Central Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments and starts from $1,403.
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