
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH from $300 (183 Rentals)
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Belmont Apartments

Wheatland Crossing I

York Terrace North

The Canterbury

Lockbourne Greene

Broadleigh Lofts

Kings Highlands Apartments

Garden Heights 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

Countryside Apartments

Riverwatch Towers

Clintonville Commons

Clear Point Gardens

East Broad Plaza

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

King Avenue

Olentangy Village

Clifton Woods Apartments

Pine Crossing Apartments

Hilltop Senior Village

Washington Place Apartments

The Gaetz

Worthington Court Townhomes

Stonecreek Apartments

Tamarack Arms Apartments

Kenny Road Apartments

Star King Apartments

Riverlodge Apartments

Building A at Gravity

The Day Companies - Short North

Atcheson Place Lofts

Lexington Park

620 E. Town Street Apartments

Abbington Village

The Urban - Student Housing

Wilson Plaza

Edge at Arlington

The Charles at Bexley

Hawthorne Lakes

150 N. Third Street Apartments

303 Front Street

Sawmill Crossing

Topiary Park Crossing
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 | $1,219 | $300 | $2,824 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $300 | $5,729 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $300 | $7,872 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $511 | $7,945 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $661 | $4,813 |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,730 | $799 | $5,800 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,551 | $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 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 $700.
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 $2,663.
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 2,183 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 $499 which is $2,164 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.