Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old North Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (23 Rentals)

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2353 N High St

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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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159-165 W Northwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

159-165 W Northwood Ave

159-165 W Northwood 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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N High St 2228 TPP
1 Bedroom Apartments

N High St 2228 TPP

2228 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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Stratagem Norwich
1 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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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 Duncan Apartments priced from $775. The Anna Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Old North Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duncan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$950
The Urban - Student HousingFull SuiteStudio,1BA$989
Grant ParkThe Imperial1BR,1BA$1,170
The View on FifthStudio/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old North Columbus, OH

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old North Columbus area is the $1.67 price per square foot Diamond Model at 985 High in the in the Olde Towne East neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Old North Columbus apartment is the 220 E Oakland Ave Model at 220 E Oakland Ave, Unit B starting at $1,525 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Harrison West 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.
985 HighDiamond2BR,2BA$1.67
220 E Oakland Ave, Unit B220 E Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$1.17
37 W Tompkins St, Unit B37 W Tompkins St1BR,1BA$1.36
Apartments at the Yard: DorchesterMitchell2BR,2BA$2.36
The AveFlat 1021BR,1BA$2.12
Duncan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.02
Trotters Park1 Bedroom L1BR,1BA$2.01
Grant ParkThe Imperial1BR,1BA$2.07
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.76
The View on FifthStudio/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old North Columbus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #167

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Old North Columbus Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,500.

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

The cheapest apartment in Old North Columbus is Duncan Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Old North Columbus costs $4,267.

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 2 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 $324 which is $3,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old North Columbus.

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