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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 Studio unit found at Starr High Studios priced from $1,000. The Beeker has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,064. Here are the most affordable Short North apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Starr High Studios201Studio,1BA$1,000
The BeekerStudioStudio,1BA$1,064
The Residences at The SuttonS4Studio,1BA$1,171

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Short North, OH

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Short North area is the $1.94 price per square foot Two bedroom Model at Wood Co in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,645. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wood CoTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$1.94
40 West1BR/2.5BA1BR,2.5BA$1.58
The DennisonDennison - 2082BR,2BA$1.98
1104 1/2 N High St, Unit D1104 1/2 N High St2BR,1BA$1.28
The HubDeco2BR,2BA$1.63
726 N High St726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
87 E 4th Ave, Unit E87 E 4th Ave1BR,1BA$1.20
Fireproof208 / 308 / 4081BR,1BA$1.89
New Village Homes & Whitney Young TownhomesA21BR,1BA$1.93
The BeekerStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Short North, Columbus, OH

Ranked #109

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Short North

What type of rentals are currently available in Short North?

There are currently 113 Apartments for Rent in Short North, OH with pricing that ranges from $955 to $6,460. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Short North ranging from $975 to $3,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Short North?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Short North ranges from $975 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,128.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Short North?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Short North range from $1,950 to $3,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,100.

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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