Cheap Homes for Rent in the Old North Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $465 (13 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
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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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
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

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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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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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old North Columbus, OH

As of September 04, 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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Old North Columbus, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old North Columbus

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

There are currently 227 Apartments for Rent in Old North Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $775 to $7,000. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old North Columbus ranging from $465 to $6,295.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old North Columbus ranges from $465 to $6,295 with an average monthly rent of $2,149.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Old North Columbus range from $1,335 to $4,472, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $2,740. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

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