
Short Term Lease 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH (280 Rentals)


The View on Fifth

The Ethan

TGM Meadow View

College Park

Green|House Short North
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
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Woodfield Park

150 N. Third Street Apartments

Industry Columbus Apartments

Hayden Reserve

Liberty House

Xander on State
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The Pierce

223 E Town

LeVeque Tower

Jerome

Shiloh Crossings Apartments

Easton Commons Apartments and Townhomes

Worthington Gardens Apartments
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Crosspoint Apartments

Fox and Hounds

Central Park Apartment Homes

TGM Worthington Green

Cassady North Apartments
Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Columbus and the best places to live with original content written by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

Meridian at Grandview

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

Northpark Place

The Residences at Eastpointe Ridge

Tiffany Flats

High and Cherry

Pointe at Northern Woods
Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,229 | $300 | $3,020 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $300 | $5,690 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $300 | $6,279 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $505 | $9,730 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,004 | $839 | $9,130 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $1,008 | $4,560 |
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbus with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Columbus is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is $1,478.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 1,636 square feet unit starting from $3,300 at LeVeque Tower.
What is the average size for Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 863 sq ft.
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.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters
Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.