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Wendler Commons

The Residences at Town Center

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

The Retreat at Scioto Creek

Townhomes at Weston

Fountain Place

Cassady North Apartments

Parkview Apartments

Bluff Gardens Apartments

Coves at Columbus on Arborwood Drive

369 N Roosevelt Ave

3016 Rotunda Ct S

849-855-855 Wellington Blvd

524 Clarendon Ave

1190-1192-1192 S Champion Ave

1549 Oakland Park Ave

1139-1141 Mccarley Dr W

849 Wellington Blvd

851-853-853 Byron Ave

2301 Jefferson Ave

Eden Park Apartments

Raccoon Creek Apartments

426 King Ave

Andover Park Apartments

Brook Lane Apartments

Frisbie

Wellington Woods

Austin Place Apartments

Prescott Place

One at the Penninsula

Timber Creek Village

Building B at Gravity

1323-1325-1325 E 18th Ave

Northern Court Apartments

Mallards Landing

878 1/2 Sullivant Ave

Madden's Pointe

Ogden Apartments

154-156-156 N Huron Ave

684 E Whittier St

Yardley 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 | $1,238 | $300 | $2,648 |
Cheap Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $300 | $6,204 |
Cheap Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $300 | $7,490 |
Cheap Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $511 | $9,380 |
Cheap Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,980 | $799 | $7,730 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,190 | $1,008 | $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 $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 $3,107.
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 2,508 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 $500 which is $2,607 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.

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.