Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Short North Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (43 Rentals)

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999 N High St

ColumbusOH43201

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854 N High St

ColumbusOH43215
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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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Conley Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Conley Hall

85 W 3rd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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40 West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 West

40 W 3rd AveColumbus, 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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161 W Hubbard Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

161 W Hubbard Ave

161 W Hubbard AveColumbus, 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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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 1114 N High St priced from $825. Arena Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable Short North apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1114 N High StJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Arena CrossingBayStudio,1BA$879
Greystone CourtThe PointdexterStudio,1BA$1,050
The BeekerStudioStudio,1BA$1,064
Valencia on HighMadrid1BR,1BA$1,133
The JeromeStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The Residences at The SuttonS5Studio,1BA$1,166
Fireproof207 / 307 / 4071BR,1BA$1,245
985 HighSilverStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Short North, OH

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Short North area is the $1.77 price per square foot 2 bedroom/2 bath - Diplomat 208 Model at The Diplomat in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Short North apartment is the 1210 Dennison Ave Model at 1210 Dennison Ave, Unit 1210 starting at $1,650 with a $1.27 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Diplomat2 bedroom/2 bath - Diplomat 2082BR,2BA$1.77
1210 Dennison Ave, Unit 12101210 Dennison Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
The HubDorchester2BR,2BA$1.92
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
1114 N High St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.88
Arena CrossingSydney1BR,1BA$1.84
Aston PlaceCostello1BR,1BA$1.86
New Village Homes & Whitney Young TownhomesA11BR,1BA$1.87
Fireproof207 / 307 / 4071BR,1BA$1.76
Greystone CourtThe PointdexterStudio ,1BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Short North, Columbus, OH

Ranked #93

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

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 $1,250.

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 $825, while the average apartment in Short North costs $3,570.

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 $238 which is $3,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Short North.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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