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Broadleigh Lofts

1360 Highland St, Unit Apt E

Kings Highlands Apartments

207 E Lane Ave

Garden Heights Apartments

The Continent Village

Eden of Easton Apartments

Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes

Grandview Area

1138-1138 Oakwood Ave

Clintonville Commons

Cherry Hill Gardens

Phoenix Point Townhomes

Clear Point Gardens

Crosswinds Village Apartments

Clear Stone Place

64.5 S Hague Ave

East Broad Plaza

Kimberly Court Apartments

Heritage Apartments

Gateway Apartments

264 Broad Meadows Blvd

King Avenue

Stonecrest

Olentangy Village

Gahanna Crossing Apartments

Northgate Apartments

The Trails at Arbor Court

85 Stevens Ave

Woodbury Garden Homes

Coves at Columbus on Hilton Avenue

Gardenview Flats

New Bridge Apartments

Hidden Creek Apartments

Stonecreek Apartments

194 Jefferson Ave

1350 King Ave

1576-1578-1578 Minnesota Ave

340 St Clair Ave

Windrush Apartments

Countryside Apartments
Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cheap Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,225 | $300 | $2,861 |
Cheap Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $300 | $5,935 |
Cheap Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $300 | $7,660 |
Cheap Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $511 | $9,650 |
Cheap Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,020 | $799 | $7,270 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,458 | $2,255 | $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 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 $739.
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 $3,176.
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 2,273 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 $518 which is $2,658 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.

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.

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.