
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the North East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $666 (33 Rentals)


Essington Village

Maple Ridge Apartments

1615 N 4th St

Woodlands (OH)

Sherbrook

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Lumarc Apartments
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2026 Summit St

Springwood

The Residences at Eastpointe Ridge

2468.5 Summit St

East Broad Plaza

60 G

The Patent at Jeffrey Park

The Zelle at Polaris
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Tiffany Flats

Wellington Way Apartments

2020-2030 Summit St

Winterwood Gardens Apartments

Stratagem Manors

Parkville
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Winthrop Court

Forsythia Court

Annhurst (OH)

Forest Edge Apartments

Harvest Grove

Silvertree at Little Turtle Apartments

Timbers

Enclave at Albany Park
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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 | $1,180 | $666 | $2,819 |
| North East Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $650 | $3,585 |
| North East Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $695 | $8,285 |
| North East Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $951 | $8,338 |
| North East Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $1,500 | $7,757 |
| North East Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $1,699 | $3,165 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth East Columbus, Columbus, OH
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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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North East Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in North East Columbus is Hometeam Properties which is listed at $666, while the average apartment in North East Columbus costs $3,600.
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 171 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 $193 which is $3,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North East Columbus.
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