
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Short North Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $1,200 (16 Rentals)


Greystone Court

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139 W 1st Ave

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135 W 1st Ave, Unit 135 W. 1st Avenue

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143 W 1st Ave, Unit 143
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95 W 1st Ave, Unit 5

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1212 Dennison Ave, Unit 1212

182 W 1st Ave

115 W 2nd Ave
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Conley Hall

New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes

1114 N High St

876 Dennison Ave

85 W 1st Ave
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19 W. 1st Ave
Short North, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Short North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short North Studio Apartments | $1,330 | $975 | $1,961 |
| Short North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $925 | $3,731 |
Short North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,549 | $1,200 | $7,495 |
| Short North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,818 | $1,299 | $6,995 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Short North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Short North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Short North is under $1,215.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Short North?
The cheapest apartment in Short North is New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes which is listed at $1,255, while the average apartment in Short North costs $1,695.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Short North?
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 Short North 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 Short North?
Cheap apartments in Short North have an average cost of $271 which is $1,424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Short North.
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