
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown District Columbus, OH from $300 (110 Rentals)
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Belmont Apartments

Townley Court Apartments

753 1/2-2009-2002 Sullivant Ave

Charwalde

620 E. Town Street Apartments

161 W Hubbard Ave

106 N High St

174 Jefferson Ave

Gordon House
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Washington Place Apartments

Gravity

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

The Gaetz

41 S Grant Ave

The Americana Apartments

150 N. Third Street Apartments

Park Royal Apartments

Library Park

Arena Crossing
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576 S 9th St, Unit B, Unit B

Liberty Place Apartments

Harlow on Main

Xander on State

High and Cherry

The Patent at Jeffrey Park

Topiary Park Crossing

303 Front St

Continental Tower

The Mercantile
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726 N High St

The Day Companies Downtown

The Luminary

LC RiverSouth

Normandy Columbus

The Atlas

The Nicholas

Vera on Broad
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Tivoli Apartments

The Arbor

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623 Oak St, Unit 623, Unit 623

ELEVATE 340

223 E Town

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Discovery Park Place

Industry Columbus Apartments

Seneca

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511 Mohawk St, Unit A, Unit A
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Uptown District, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown District Studio Apartments | $1,232 | $300 | $3,590 |
| Uptown District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $300 | $4,668 |
| Uptown District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,819 | $1,645 | $7,425 |
| Uptown District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $2,200 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 110 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Uptown District Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Cheapest Available Uptown District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown District area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here are the most affordable Uptown District apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $300 |
| Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| Charwalde | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 620 E. Town Street Apartments | 1 BR - +$50 Water | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 161 W Hubbard Ave | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Gordon House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Washington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $866 |
| The Gaetz | Micro | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| 41 S Grant Ave | SINGLE | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street | The Del | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown District, OH
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown District area is the $1.58 price per square foot Diplomat - 204 Model at The Diplomat in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Uptown District apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at New Yorker starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Diplomat | Diplomat - 204 | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| New Yorker | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| 726 N High St | 726 N High St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Ohio Furniture Bldg | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 41 S Grant Ave | DOUBLE | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Alexandria Colony | Living Room Front Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
| Discovery Park Place | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Gordon House | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.42 |
| Charwalde | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.29 |
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown District Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown District?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown District is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown District Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown District Apartment is $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown District Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown District is starting from $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.
What is the most affordable Uptown District Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Uptown District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Liberty Place Apartments and starts from $2,495.
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