Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (34 Rentals)

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369-373 E 12th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

369-373 E 12th Ave

369 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Rosewind Estates
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewind Estates

1400 Brooks AveColumbus, OH 43211
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The Harris
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Harris

162 N Ohio AveColumbus, OH 43203
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45 Governors Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

45 Governors Pl

45 Governors PlColumbus, 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 2 Beds unit found at Atcheson Place Lofts priced from $506. Clifton Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable North Central Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$506
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$925
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady1BR,1BA$949
Cassady Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$995
Grant ParkThe Riverside1BR,1BA$1,005
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033
Grant Commons1-Bed Flat1BR,1BA$1,047
45 Governors Pl1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Columbus, OH

As of August 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central Columbus area is the $1.15 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 414 E 12th Ave in the in the North Central Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value North Central Columbus apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bexley House starting at $1,575 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the East Columbus 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.
414 E 12th Ave3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.15
Bexley House2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
352 E 20th Ave, Unit 352.5 E 20th Avenue352 E 20th Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.53
Adelphi QuarterThe McNabb1BR,1BA$1.55
Cassady Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.19
918 Rarig Ave, Unit A918 Rarig Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
2519 Parkwood Ave, Unit 25192519 Parkwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
Grant Commons1-Bed Flat1BR,1BA$1.37
Long View2 BD 1 BA - Renovated Unit2BR,1BA$1.50

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North Central Columbus, Columbus, OH

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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 The Patent at Jeffrey Park listed at $1,103.

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 $800 at Clifton Woods Apartments.

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 $506 at Atcheson Place Lofts.

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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