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2605 Grasmere Avenue

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Cheapest Available North Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Moonglow Apartments priced from $800. Kings Highlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable North Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$800
Kings Highlands1BR - Kings Highlands1BR,1BA$845
Riverview Place ApartmentsSPECIAL RENT! - NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENTS AT G...1BR,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Columbus, OH

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Columbus area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Eden Brooke Townhomes in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value North Columbus apartment is the 2872 Howey Rd Model at 2872 Howey Rd, Unit A starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the North Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eden Brooke Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.22
2872 Howey Rd, Unit A2872 Howey Rd2BR,1BA$1.22
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
The CanterburyCedar1BR,1BA$1.36
184 Duncan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$1.27
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in North Columbus?

There are currently 289 Apartments for Rent in North Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $688 to $14,823. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Columbus ranging from $850 to $5,970.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Columbus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Columbus ranges from $850 to $5,970 with an average monthly rent of $1,951.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Columbus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Columbus range from $1,250 to $4,488, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,870.

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