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Georgetown

Lusso

Reserve at Easton

The Gardens Columbus

Lofts at Norton Crossing

Meridian at Grandview

Crosspoint Apartments

Fifth x Northwest

The Blakely

Liberty House

Brook Lane Apartments

Wildwood Village Apartments

The Stratton

The Quarry

Austin Place Apartments

The Rise

Tiffany Lakes

Sycamore House

Elan Park Apartments

The Avenue at Polaris Apartments

Chestnut Hill Apartments

Magnolia Trace Apartments

Easton Commons Apartments and Townhomes

Arlington Pointe

Park Monroe

Hartford Village Commons

Retreat at Citygate

Hayden Reserve

Village West

4th & 5th

Green|House Short North

Manchester Townhomes

Waldren Woods

Midpoint East at GVX

Bradford at Easton Apartment Homes

The Reach on Goodale

Tiffany Flats

The Patent at Jeffrey Park

The Quinn Apartments

Southern Station

8 on the Park at GVX

Central Park Apartment Homes

Orleans
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 | $1,229 | $300 | $3,058 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $300 | $6,074 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $300 | $7,490 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,223 | $511 | $8,940 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,507 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,057 | $799 | $7,970 |
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 $3,155.
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 2,331 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 $540 which is $2,615 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.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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.