
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 43201 ZIP Code of Columbus, OH from $300 (213 Rentals)
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2026 Summit St

Riverwatch Towers

Hometeam Properties

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1360 Highland St

248 1/2 W 5th Ave

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1567 Highland St, Unit A

1680 Summit St

The Day Companies - Short North

40 West
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346 E 13th Ave

60 G

2075 N 4th St, Unit B

100 Chittenden Ave

1363-1367-1367 Neil Ave

1271 Summit St

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350 1/2 E 20th Ave, Unit 350 1/2 E 20th Ave

245 E 13th Ave

Smith and High

1871 N 4th St
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Battery B

1257 Dennison Ave

356 E 13th Ave

Lusso

1219 Highland St, Unit C

The Guild

The Beeker

Stella

The Rise

1351 Highland St
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51 McMillen Ave

77 E 7th Ave

1393 Summit St

1367 Neil Ave

1462-1464-1464 Neil Ave

2024 Iuka Ave

2020 Iuka Ave

The Aubrey

Station 324

Green|House Short North
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791-793-793 E Starr Ave

4th & 5th

985 High

Crossline

1304 Courtland Ave

1292 Courtland Ave

2198-2200 N High St

1282 Hunter Ave

Valencia on High

1460 Grant
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Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 43201?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43201 Studio Apartments | $1,221 | $650 | $1,750 |
| 43201 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $400 | $4,327 |
| 43201 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,146 | $725 | $7,495 |
| 43201 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $883 | $5,367 |
| 43201 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $999 | $8,455 |
| 43201 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,738 | $959 | $7,021 |
| 43201 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,152 | $2,900 | $7,364 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 43201 ZIP Code Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in 43201?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in 43201 is at Appleton Apartments listed at $1,050.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 43201 Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 43201 Apartment is $850 at Mountain View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 43201 Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 43201 is starting from $1,025 at Mountain View Apartments.
What is the most affordable 43201 Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap 43201 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lombard Estate and starts from $1,750.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.