Cheap Homes for Rent in North East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (74 Rentals)

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property at 2472 Agler Rd

$995

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$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2472 Agler Rd

ColumbusOH43224

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property at 3069 McGuffey Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3069 McGuffey Rd

ColumbusOH43224

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property at 2901 Bridgewalk St

$1,295

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$1,295

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2901 Bridgewalk St

ColumbusOH43224
property at 1850 N 4th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

1850 N 4th St

ColumbusOH43201

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Cheapest Available North East Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North East Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Hometeam Properties priced from $666. Abbey Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable North East Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$666
Abbey Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
Essington VillageStudioStudio,1BA$729
ThornappleS1Studio,1BA$745
The Continent VillageThe Palermo1BR,1BA$749
Maple Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$749
Coves at Columbus on Cleveland3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-1051BR,1BA$775
Woodlands (OH)Studio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$785
ParkvilleStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East Columbus, OH

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the North East Columbus area is the $0.83 price per square foot 5 Bed 2 Baths w Garage Model at 2136-2138 Summit St in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value North East Columbus apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Traditions at Worthington Woods starting at $2,000 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the North East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North East Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2136-2138 Summit St5 Bed 2 Baths w Garage1BR,1BA$0.83
Traditions at Worthington Woods2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.03
Northgate on Sharon2 Bedroom Townhome - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$0.94
OakTree VillageOak Tree - 3 Bed 1 Bath Garden3BR,1BA$0.77
Sharon Green Townhomes2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Maple Valley ApartmentsWater/Sewer/Trash Included2BR,1BA$0.84
2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D2765 Cleveland Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Oakland Park Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Summerwynd ApartmentsUpstairs unit w/ balcony)2BR,1BA$0.93
Coves at Columbus on Cleveland3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-1051BR,1BA$1.07

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North East Columbus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #2

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about North East Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in North East Columbus?

There are currently 1070 Apartments for Rent in North East Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $650 to $8,399. There are also 234 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North East Columbus ranging from $700 to $6,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North East Columbus ranges from $700 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,941.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North East Columbus range from $951 to $8,399, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,297. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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