
Cheap Homes for Rent in Short North Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $1,100 (6 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Short North area of Columbus.


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Short North, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Short North?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Short North 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,122 | $2,275 | $5,970 |
Short North 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,880 | $1,880 | $1,880 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Short North Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 Park Royal Apartments priced from $955. 161 W Hubbard Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Short North apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
161 W Hubbard Ave | Model B | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
The Beeker | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Short North, OH
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Short North area is the $1.50 price per square foot Charleston Model at The Hub in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Short North apartment is the One Bed Model at One Short North starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 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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The Hub | Charleston | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
One Short North | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Two Twenty Vine | Stinger | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
40 West | Penthouse- 2 Bed | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.91 |
Fireproof | 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B | 726 N High St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Diplomat | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Park Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
161 W Hubbard Ave | Model B | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short North
What type of rentals are currently available in Short North?
There are currently 108 Apartments for Rent in Short North, OH with pricing that ranges from $955 to $14,460. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Short North ranging from $1,150 to $5,970.
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 $1,150 to $5,970 with an average monthly rent of $2,550.
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