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Georgetown

The Aubrey

223 E Town

Townhomes at Bexley Creek

Barrington Square Apartments

Hartford Village Commons

Northpark Place

Liberty House

The Gardens at Polaris Apartments

Austin Place Apartments

The Rise

458 N Cassady Ave

Elan Park Apartments

Monarch on East Broad

Chestnut Hill Apartments

Brook Lane Apartments

Magnolia Trace Apartments

Dublin Square

Waldren Woods

Arlington Pointe

34 W Tulane Rd

Alkire Meadows

476 Taylor Apartments

3041 La Vista Dr

922 Northwest Blvd

346 E Mithoff St

Townhomes at McNaughten

Flats on East Gay

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Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,223 | $300 | $2,898 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $300 | $5,831 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $300 | $7,235 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $511 | $7,945 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $585 | $4,813 |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $799 | $5,800 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,551 | $2,650 | $4,560 |
Explore Columbus
Getting Around Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbus is under $715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $2,636.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbus?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2,444 regular apartments in Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbus?
Cheap apartments in Columbus have an average cost of $475 which is $2,161 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.