Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old North Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $590 (56 Rentals)

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property at 2244 N 4th St
$465

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Base Rent$465

Total Monthly Price$465
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2244 N 4th St

ColumbusOH43202
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70 E Hudson St, Unit 70
$895

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Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

70 E Hudson St, Unit 70

70 E Hudson StColumbus, OH 43202
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68 E Hudson St, Unit 68
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 8

68 E Hudson St, Unit 68

68 E Hudson StColumbus, OH 43202
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property at 27 W Blake Ave
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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27 W Blake Ave

ColumbusOH43202
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69 E Arcadia Ave, Unit D
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
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69 E Arcadia Ave, Unit D

69 E Arcadia AveColumbus, OH 43202
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property at 56 W Dodridge St
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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56 W Dodridge St

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 206 E Blake Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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206 E Blake Ave

ColumbusOH43202
property at 327 Clinton St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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327 Clinton St

ColumbusOH43202
property at 2476 Adams Ave
$1,550
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2476 Adams Ave

ColumbusOH43202
property at 37 W Tompkins St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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37 W Tompkins St, Unit C

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
Student Housing
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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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2378 Neil Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2378 Neil Ave

2378-2382 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43202
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Stratagem Norwich
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stratagem Norwich

60 E Norwich 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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29 Olentangy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

29 Olentangy

29 Olentangy StColumbus, OH 43202
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184 Duncan
2 Bedroom Apartments

184 Duncan

194 E Duncan StColumbus, OH 43202

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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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435 Alden Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

435 Alden Ave

435-443 Alden AveColumbus, OH 43201

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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 2378 Neil Ave priced from $850. Royal Neil Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Old North Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2378 Neil Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
The Urban - Student HousingQueen SuiteStudio,1BA$999
184 Duncan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,025
Chilcote Ave 476-486 MOGR Howard2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
435 Alden Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,200
E Norwich Ave 4-16 SSR3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old North Columbus, OH

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old North Columbus area is the $1.48 price per square foot 39-41 E Norwich Ave Model at 39-41 E Norwich Ave in the in the Harrison West neighborhood starting from $1,335. The second greatest value Old North Columbus apartment is the 69 E Arcadia Ave Model at 69 E Arcadia Ave, Unit D starting at $1,400 with a $1.60 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.
39-41 E Norwich Ave39-41 E Norwich Ave3BR,1BA$1.48
69 E Arcadia Ave, Unit D69 E Arcadia Ave2BR,1BA$1.60
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
70 E Hudson St, Unit 7070 E Hudson St1BR,1BA$1.24
184 Duncan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Statehouse Norwich1BR/1BA - 1.31BR,1BA$3.26
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
2378 Neil Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.66
The Urban - Student HousingFull SuiteStudio ,1BA$5.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old North Columbus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old North Columbus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old North Columbus is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old North Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Old North Columbus is 2378 Neil Ave which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Old North Columbus costs $1,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old North 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 4 regular apartments in Old North 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 Old North Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Old North Columbus have an average cost of $586 which is $964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old North Columbus.

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