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South Bank at Quarry Trails

2875 Olentangy River Rd

Harper House at the Highlands

The Enclave on Main

Heritage Preserve Apartments

Jefferson Pointe

Taylor Pointe Apartments

Tussing Place

The Pointe

The Baylor

The Villas at Swan Pointe

Lawndale Commons

Dixon House

Laurel Bluff Apartments

Monarch Blacklick Creek

HQ Flats

Arden Park Apartments

Mirada Apartments

Thornton Hall

Clover Glen

Timbers

Alder Park

Ecco Park

Bridge Park

The Greyson

Adams Pointe

Bentley Apartments

The Pinnacle at Parkside Village

The Reserve at Parkside Village

Lakeside Village

Birch Creek Flats

Grafton Park

Avery Brooke Apartments

Scioto Ridge

Gage Crossing

Buckstone Flats

Baxter Park

Caldera House

The Fenimore

Valencia on Avery
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 | $1,222 | $300 | $2,861 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $300 | $5,935 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $300 | $7,660 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,210 | $511 | $9,050 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,049 | $799 | $7,330 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,458 | $2,255 | $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.
Columbus, OH Area Reviews
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 $3,140.
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 2,227 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 $511 which is $2,629 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.