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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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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
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady1BR,1BA$949
476 Taylor ApartmentsThe Beck - StudioStudio,1BA$995
Cassady Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$995
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033
Adelphi QuarterThe KingStudio,1BA$1,049
The Patent at Jeffrey ParkThe Patent-0AStudio,1BA$1,104

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Columbus, OH

As of June 17, 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 669 Gibbard Ave Model at 669 Gibbard Ave, Unit D starting at $1,295 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Downtown 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
669 Gibbard Ave, Unit D669 Gibbard Ave3BR,1BA$1.35
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.53
Cassady Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Grant Commons1-Bed Flat1BR,1BA$1.63
Woodfield ParkTHE ALUM1BR,1BA$1.64
935 E Weber Rd, Unit 935 E. Weber R.935 E Weber Rd1BR,1BA$1.31
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady with W/D connection1BR,1BA$1.57
2284 Hiawatha Park Dr, Unit 2284 Hiawatha Park2284 Hiawatha Park Dr1BR,1BA$1.42
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.60

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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 476 Taylor Apartments listed at $995.

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 $1,496.

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