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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Short North Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (39 Rentals)
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$1,039 - $2,699Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arena Crossing
423-237 N Front StColumbus, OH 43215
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$1,150 - $1,999Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Jerome
1025 Dennison AveColumbus, OH 43201
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$1,160 - $1,425Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Beeker
115 E 5th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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$1,215 - $4,070Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Green|House Short North
21 W 2nd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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$1,237 - $4,382Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Residences at The Sutton
30 W 1st AveColumbus, OH 43201
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26 E 2nd Ave
ColumbusOH43201
999 N High St
ColumbusOH43201
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$1,325 - $1,9851 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes
138 Sommerfeld PlColumbus, OH 43201
207 W Hubbard Ave
ColumbusOH43215
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$1,379 - $2,979Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Flats on Vine
205 Vine StColumbus, OH 43215
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$1,390 - $2,0991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Luxury Living in the Short North!
1079 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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46 Victorian Gate Wy
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46 Victorian Gate Way
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769 N High St, Unit 303
769 N High St
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1104 Mount Pleasant Ave
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83 W 1st Ave
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85-91-91 W 1st Ave
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87-93-93 Wilber Ave
ColumbusOH43215
103-107-107 E Prescott St
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30 W Russell St
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978 N High St
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870 Dennison Ave
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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 | $1,258 | $1,010 | $2,159 |
| Short North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $750 | $4,911 |
| Short North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $1,295 | $5,715 |
| Short North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,979 | $1,800 | $6,011 |
| Short North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,033 | $6,783 | $7,284 |
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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 1114 N High St priced from $750. Park Royal Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Short North apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1114 N High St | NO AVAILABLE UNITS | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Park Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Arena Crossing | Bay | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| The Beeker | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
| Valencia on High | Madrid | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Luxury Living in the Short North! | The High | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| Fireproof | 203 / 303 / 403 / 503 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Flats on Vine | Napa | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| The Aubrey | The Paige | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Short North, OH
As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Short North area is the $1.63 price per square foot Deco Model at The Hub in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Short North apartment is the 1 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Jerome starting at $1,575 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Short North apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub | Deco | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Jerome | 1 Bedroom 2 Bath | 1BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 985 High | Gold | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Brunner Building | 1 bedroom/1 bath - Brunner 504 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Fireproof | 212/ 312 / 412 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Flats on Vine | Sonoma | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 40 West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Park Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Beeker | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
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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!
Getting Around the Short North Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
55 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Short North?
The cheapest apartment in Short North is 1114 N High St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Short North costs $13,552.
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 3 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 $220 which is $13,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Short North.
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