
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $695 (241 Rentals)


Abbey Lane

Woodlake Village Apartments

North Meadows

768 N Dawson Ave

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Newcastle Townhomes

Eden of Whitehall

2162 Fitzroy Dr

1680 Summit St

Summerwynd Apartments
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1952 Oakland Park Ave, Unit C

Trinity Square Apartments

Gateway Apartments

Essington Village

Broadleigh Lofts

East Broad Plaza

Clear Point Gardens

2761 Wedge St

Victoria Village

1061-1063 E 15th Ave
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The Trails at Arbor Court

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4117 Karl Rd, Unit #208

2203-2205-2205 McGuffey Rd

Village Court Apartments

Gahanna Crossing Apartments

The Brookeville

Moonglow Apartments

2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D

346 E 13th Ave
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816 Moon Rd, Unit D

Lauffer Ravines Apartments

369 N Roosevelt Ave

Reserve at Easton

Lakeside Villas

Oakland Park Apartments

1324 E 25th Ave

The Villas

Pointe at Northern Woods

Northtowne Apartments
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Maple Valley Apartments

2459 Hiawatha St

Wake Robin Apartments

Indian Oaks

Flats on Tamarack

Coves at Columbus on Arborwood Drive

2075 N 4th St, Unit B

1954 Oakland Park Ave, Unit C

Kings Highlands

The Residences at Eastpointe Ridge
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North East Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North East Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,150 | $700 | $2,879 |
| North East Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $650 | $4,665 |
North East Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $695 | $5,445 |
| North East Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,896 | $899 | $7,014 |
| North East Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $1,349 | $5,204 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth East Columbus, Columbus, OH
Ranked #2
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in North East Columbus, Columbus, OH
Gahanna West Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North East Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North East Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North East Columbus is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North East Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in North East Columbus is Abbey Lane which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in North East Columbus costs $3,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North East 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 48 regular apartments in North East 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 East Columbus?
Cheap apartments in North East Columbus have an average cost of $243 which is $3,207 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North East Columbus.
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