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161 W Hubbard Ave
161 W Hubbard AveColumbus, OH 43215
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Short North Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (33 Rentals)
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Park Royal Apartments
580 N Park StColumbus, OH 43215
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125 W 1st Ave
125 W 1st AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Arena Crossing
423-237 N Front StColumbus, OH 43215
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985 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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1131 N High St, Unit 202
1131 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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The Beeker
115 E 5th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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30 W 1st AveColumbus, OH 43201
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The Aubrey
114 E 5th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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One Short North
842 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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Green|House Short North
21 W 2nd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Valencia on High
1051 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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692 N High St
692 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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Greystone Court
815 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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Flats on Vine
205 Vine StColumbus, OH 43215
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The Jerome
1025 Dennison AveColumbus, OH 43201
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The Hub
14-20 E Hubbard AveColumbus, OH 43215
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1079 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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Two Twenty Vine
220 Vine StColumbus, OH 43215
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1114 N High St
1114 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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90 W Starr Ave
90 W Starr AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Conley Hall
85 W 3rd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Starr High Studios
989-993 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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The Prescott
866 N Pearl StColumbus, OH 43215
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Dimora
24-26 E 2nd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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641 N High St
641 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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852 N High St
852 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes
138 Sommerfeld PlColumbus, OH 43201
463 N High St
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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 | $1,324 | $1,009 | $2,617 |
| Short North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $845 | $5,513 |
| Short North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,806 | $1,395 | $6,315 |
| Short North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $1,950 | $3,700 |
| Short North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,100 | $3,700 |
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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 161 W Hubbard Ave priced from $845. Starr High Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Short North apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 W Hubbard Ave | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Starr High Studios | 201 | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 985 High | Silver | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Beeker | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| One Short North | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Valencia on High | Madrid | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Arena Crossing | Clifton B | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Flats on Vine | Napa | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| Green|House Short North | Ember | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Short North, OH
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Short North area is the $1.78 price per square foot Hat Trick Model at Two Twenty Vine in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $2,984. The second greatest value Short North apartment is the 202 / 302 / 402 / 502 Model at Fireproof starting at $2,050 with a $1.25 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Twenty Vine | Hat Trick | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.78 |
| Fireproof | 202 / 302 / 402 / 502 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| One Short North | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| The Diplomat | Diplomat - 204 | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Wood Co | Two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| 40 West | 1BR/2.5BA | 1BR,2.5BA | $1.58 |
| The Jerome | C.6 | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 985 High | Silver | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
| 161 W Hubbard Ave | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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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 Starr High Studios listed at $1,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Short North Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Short North Apartment is $845 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 $1,395 at Greystone Court.
What is the most affordable Short North Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Short North Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Two Twenty Vine and starts from $2,984.
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