Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old North Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (52 Rentals)

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property at 29 W Blake Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

29 W Blake Ave

ColumbusOH43202
property at 2350 Summit St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2350 Summit St

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 37 W Tompkins St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

37 W Tompkins St

ColumbusOH43202

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39 North St
1 Bedroom Apartments

39 North St

39 North StColumbus, OH 43202
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180-188 Patterson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

180-188 Patterson

180-188 W Patterson AveColumbus, OH 43202
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106-222 W Dodridge St
2 Bedroom Apartments

106-222 W Dodridge St

106-222 W Dodridge StColumbus, OH 43202
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29 E Norwich Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

29 E Norwich Ave

29 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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100 W Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 W Oakland Ave

100 W Oakland AveColumbus, OH 43201
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159-165 W Northwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

159-165 W Northwood Ave

159-165 W Northwood AveColumbus, OH 43201
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N High St 2228 TPP
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

N High St 2228 TPP

2228 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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Stratagem Norwich
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stratagem Norwich

60 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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154 E Norwich Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

154 E Norwich Ave

154 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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95 E Norwich Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

95 E Norwich Ave

95 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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160 E Norwich Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

160 E Norwich Ave

160 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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property at 2486 Findley Ave

$1,475

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$1,475
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2486 Findley Ave

ColumbusOH43202
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110 E Norwich Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

110 E Norwich Ave

110 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201

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Old North Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old North Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old North Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at N High St 2228 TPP priced from $849. Royal Neil Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Old North Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
The Urban - Student HousingQueen SuiteStudio,1BA$999
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,150
Statehouse Norwich1BR/1BA - 1.21BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old North Columbus, OH

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old North Columbus area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2500 N High St Model at 2500 N High St, Unit Furnished Unit in the in the Harrison West neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Old North Columbus apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2663-2671 Medary Ave starting at $1,150 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the North Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old North Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2500 N High St, Unit Furnished Unit2500 N High St2BR,2BA$2.32
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.44
N High St 2228 TPP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13
Statehouse Norwich1BR/1BA - 1.31BR,1BA$3.26
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
The Urban - Student HousingQueen SuiteStudio ,1BA$5.40

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Old North Columbus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #225

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old North Columbus Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old North Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old North Columbus is starting from $1,150 at 2663-2671 Medary Ave.

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