
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (133 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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69 N 20th St, Unit A

1530 Genessee Ave

267 N 22nd St

Woodfield Park

898-900-900 E 13th Ave

Stella

1906-1908-1908 Cleveland Ave

Cassady Village Apartments

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973 Mt Vernon Ave, Unit C
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435 Alden Ave

1660 E 25th Ave

791-793-793 E Starr Ave

The Diehl

The Rise

920 E 17th Ave

1078-1080-1080 E 17th Ave

2605 Grasmere Avenue

1494 E 25th Ave

482 E Norwich Ave
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Grant Commons

1460 Grant

1500 E 26th Ave

1415 Manchester Ave

95-97-97 N 20th St

420 E 16th Ave

1237-1239-1239 Atcheson St

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Ogden Apartments

2654 Avalon Pl

1155 E 18th Ave
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824 Atcheson St

2035 Margaret Ave

2094 Cleveland Ave

48 Parkwood Ave

The University Commons

2582 Dresden St

1582 Vendome Dr S

369-373 E 12th Ave

The Latitude Apartments

1186-1188 E 20th Ave Columbus, OH 43211
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Clifton Woods

Hotel St Clair Apartments

1911-1913 Denune Ave

453-455 E. 16th Ave

1045 Republic Ave

1882 E Hudson St

Rosewind Estates

1573-1579 Cordell Ave

1629 Lexington Ave

1560 E. Broad St.
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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 | $1,139 | $910 | $1,420 |
| North Central Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $850 | $3,019 |
| North Central Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $795 | $4,000 |
| North Central Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $950 | $4,611 |
| North Central Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $1,850 | $2,935 |
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There are currently 133 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Central Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 $999, while the average apartment in North Central Columbus costs $1,357.
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 16 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 $113 which is $1,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.