Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown District Columbus, OH from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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property at 463 N High St

$1,350 - $1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

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463 N High St

ColumbusOH43215

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property at 751 N 6th St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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751 N 6th St, Unit 301, Unit 301

751 N 6th St
ColumbusOH43215
property at 508 Jackson St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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508 Jackson St

ColumbusOH43206

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property at 510 Jackson St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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510 Jackson St

ColumbusOH43206
property at 611 S 3rd St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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611 S 3rd St

ColumbusOH43206

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Uptown District, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$450
CharwaldeStudioStudio,1BA$775
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
161 W Hubbard AveModel A1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown District, OH

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown District area is the $1.73 price per square foot 15 E G ay st 2C Model at The Day Companies Downtown in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Uptown District apartment is the Diplomat - 204 Model at The Diplomat starting at $2,295 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Day Companies Downtown15 E G ay st 2C2BR,1BA$1.73
The DiplomatDiplomat - 2042BR,2BA$1.58
New Yorker2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Ohio Furniture Bldg1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
41 S Grant AveDOUBLE2BR,1BA$1.33
Alexandria ColonyLiving Room Front Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Topiary Park CrossingThe Lazarus2BR,2BA$1.53
Discovery Park Place1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
CharwaldeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown District, Columbus, OH

Ranked #21

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown District

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown District?

There are currently 233 Apartments for Rent in Uptown District, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $11,140. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown District ranging from $1,250 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown District ranges from $1,250 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,736.

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