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161 W Hubbard Ave
161 W Hubbard AveColumbus, OH 43215
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580 N Park StColumbus, OH 43215
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985 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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815 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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115 E 5th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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114 E 5th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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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 StColumbus, OH 43215
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423-237 N Front StColumbus, OH 43215
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205 Vine StColumbus, OH 43215
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842 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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139 W 1st Ave
139 W 1st AveColumbus, OH 43201
877 Dennison Ave
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The Residences at The Sutton
30 W 1st AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1079 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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135 W Hubbard Ave, Unit 135 W. Hubbard
135 W Hubbard AveColumbus, OH 43215
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Aston Place
111 W 3rd AveColumbus, 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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Starr High Studios
997 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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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
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1025 Dennison AveColumbus, OH 43201
463 N High St
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34 Buttles Ave
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876 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 | $1,288 | $1,075 | $1,489 |
| Short North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $895 | $4,717 |
| Short North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $1,400 | $8,195 |
| Short North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,809 | $1,950 | $3,700 |
| Short North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $3,100 | $3,200 |
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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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 W Hubbard Ave | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Park Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 985 High | Silver | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Beeker | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
| New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes | BAFF | 2BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| The Aubrey | The Phillip | 2BR,1BA | $1,408 |
| 641 N High St | 641 N High - 109 | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Arena Crossing | Clifton B | 1BR,1BA | $1,469 |
| The Residences at The Sutton | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,547 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Short North, OH
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Short North area is the $1.94 price per square foot Hat Trick Model at Two Twenty Vine in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $3,259. The second greatest value Short North apartment is the 1BR/2.5BA Model at 40 West starting at $2,109 with a $1.58 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. |
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| Two Twenty Vine | Hat Trick | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.94 |
| 40 West | 1BR/2.5BA | 1BR,2.5BA | $1.58 |
| 641 N High St | 641 N High - 109 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Hub | Dorchester | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Luxury Living in the Short North! | The Dennison | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| The Diplomat | Diplomat - 210 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
| Fireproof | 216 / 316 / 416 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 135 W Hubbard Ave, Unit 135 W. Hubbard | 135 W Hubbard Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 139 W 1st Ave | 139 W 1st Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Park Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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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 $1,547.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Short North?
The cheapest apartment in Short North is 161 W Hubbard Ave which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Short North costs $3,259.
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 $277 which is $2,982 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Short North.
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