
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $1,500 (850 Rentals)


Jaeger Square

The Ethan

Library Park

Lincoln Pointe

Colony Club Apartments

Sawmill Crossing
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

Brewers Yard

TGM Meadow View

Building B at Gravity

One at the Penninsula

Sunbury Springs

The Ave

The Charles at Bexley

Fountain Place

LC RiverSouth

College Park

Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes

Villages at Eden Crossing

Clear Point Gardens

Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes

Columbus Park Apartments

ReVi Columbus North

The Zelle at Polaris

Tiffany Flats

THE STATION at Trolley District

Topiary Park Crossing

Iron Works at Jeffrey Park

Vera on Broad

Building D at Gravity - Residential (new)

Tillmore at Quarry Trails

Woodfield Park
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 | $1,214 | $300 | $4,261 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $300 | $6,022 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $300 | $6,127 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $511 | $7,945 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,042 | $661 | $4,813 |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,712 | $849 | $5,800 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,497 | $2,650 | $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.
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 $1,476.
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 626 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.

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