Apartments for Rent in the Short North Neighborhood of Columbus, OH (128 Rentals)

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Where to Rent in Columbus: Mapping Major Employers to Affordable Neighborhoods

Find your next budget-friendly apartment in Columbus, OH. Discover neighborhoods like Clintonville and Near East Side, offering short commutes and a great renter lifestyle near major job centers.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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property at 970 N High St

$2,750

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$2,750
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$2,750

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

970 N High St, Unit #201

970 N High St
ColumbusOH43201
property at 34 W Poplar Ave

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

34 W Poplar Ave, Unit 402

34 W Poplar Ave
ColumbusOH43215

Welcome to Columbus: An Insider's Guide to Ohio's Best-Kept Secret

Discover Columbus, OH, a city of attractive urban vitality and affordable living. Get the insider scoop on nightlife, arts, parks, and low rental prices from a local expert.

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property at 82 Price Ave

$1,750 - $1,900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

82 Price Ave

ColumbusOH43201

Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Columbus and the best places to live with original content written by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

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property at 854 N High St

$1,500 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

854 N High St

ColumbusOH43215
property at 1180 N High St

$3,339 - $3,909

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$3,339
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$3,339

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 12

1180 N High St

ColumbusOH43201
property at 769 N High St

$1,650

2 Bedroom Rentals

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769 N High St

ColumbusOH43215

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Short North, Columbus, OH Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Tour smarter and choose with confidence. Get the essential 18 questions that reveal the truth about a rental property's maintenance, utilities, and safety.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Short North, Columbus, OH

Ranked #107

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Columbus, OH. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Short North

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Short North area of Columbus, OH?

As of today, July 29, 2026, there are currently 128 available Short North apartments priced from $975 to $7,995, with an average monthly rent of $2,363.

How much are Studio apartments in Short North?

There are currently 39 Studio Apartments in Short North with rent ranges from $975 to $1,658 with an average price of $1,284.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Short North Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Short North ranges from $1,075 to $4,304 with an average monthly rent of $1,709.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Short North cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Short North range from $1,200 to $7,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,781.

How expensive are Short North Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 9 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Short North on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,900 to $7,695 - averaging $3,791 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Ask Columbus workers where they live, and you’ll hear the same neighborhood names: University District, Clintonville, Near East Side, North Columbus, and West Columbus.

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Welcome to Columbus: An Insider's Guide to Ohios Best-Kept Secret

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Visitors to Columbus, OH, won't admit it at first, but they secretly expect this Midwestern capital to resemble a sprawling version of Mayberry from the old Andy Griffith show. I'm serious.

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Columbus, OH, artfully blends a laid-back Midwest personality with the excitement of urban living and the spirited atmosphere of student life.

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Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.