Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Short North Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (50 Rentals)

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property at 854 N High St

$1,500 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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854 N High St

ColumbusOH43215

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property at 82 Price Ave

$1,750 - $1,900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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82 Price Ave

ColumbusOH43201
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1114 N High St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1114 N High St

1114 N High StColumbus, OH 43201

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90 W Starr Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

90 W Starr Ave

90 W Starr AveColumbus, OH 43201
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161 W Hubbard Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

161 W Hubbard Ave

161 W Hubbard AveColumbus, OH 43215
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Conley Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Conley Hall

85 W 3rd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Starr High Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Starr High Studios

997 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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The Prescott
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Prescott

866 N Pearl StColumbus, OH 43215
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Dimora
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dimora

24-26 E 2nd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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852 N High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

852 N High St

852 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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Starr High Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Starr High Studios

989-993 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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641 N High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

641 N High St

641 N High StColumbus, OH 43215

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property at 463 N High St

$1,350 - $1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

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463 N High St

ColumbusOH43215
property at 769 N High St

$1,650

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769 N High St

ColumbusOH43215
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The Jerome
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jerome

1025 Dennison AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Wood Co
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wood Co

939 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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The Diplomat
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Diplomat

9 Buttles AveColumbus, OH 43215

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Short North, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Short North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Short North area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 161 W Hubbard Ave priced from $895. Park Royal Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Short North apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
161 W Hubbard AveModel A1BR,1BA$895
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
40 West0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$975
The BeekerStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
New Village Homes & Whitney Young TownhomesA11BR,1BA$1,295
Valencia on HighCordoba - High St. View1BR,1BA$1,325
985 HighGold1BR,1BA$1,445
Arena CrossingClifton B1BR,1BA$1,539

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Short North, OH

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Short North area is the $2.00 price per square foot The Nationwide Model at Luxe 23 in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value Short North apartment is the Dennison - 103 Model at The Dennison starting at $2,295 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Short North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Luxe 23The Nationwide2BR,2BA$2.00
The DennisonDennison - 1032BR,2BA$1.93
The HubWynwood2BR,2BA$1.98
The Residences at The SuttonC32BR,2BA$2.00
726 N High St726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
Aston PlaceVedder2BR,2BA$1.99
135 W Hubbard Ave, Unit 135 W. Hubbard135 W Hubbard Ave1BR,1BA$1.63
139 W 1st Ave139 W 1st Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
New Village Homes & Whitney Young TownhomesA1BR,1BA$1.84
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Ohio including Short North, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Short North Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Short North?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Short North is at 40 West listed at $975.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Short North Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Short North Apartment is $895 at 161 W Hubbard Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Short North Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Short North is starting from $1,645 at New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Short North Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Short North Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes and starts from $1,770.

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