
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH from $400 (364 Rentals)
Rental terms in Columbus as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Building A at Gravity

The View on Fifth

The Ethan

College Park

TGM Meadow View

Tiffany Flats
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Green|House Short North

Frisbie

Crossline

Woodfield Park

150 N. Third Street Apartments

Industry Columbus Apartments

Hayden Reserve

Liberty House

Xander on State
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

The Pierce

The Pointe at Polaris

223 E Town

The Deco

LeVeque Tower

The Benchmark Apartments

Meridian at Grandview

Shiloh Crossings Apartments

Worthington Gardens Apartments

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

McNaughten Woods Townhomes

The Quarry

Crosspoint Apartments

Northpark Place

The Atlas

Fox and Hounds

Central Park Apartment Homes

Liberty Place Apartments

Pointe at Northern Woods

Hickory Creek

TGM Worthington Green

Fifth x Northwest

Cassady North Apartments

The Residences at Eastpointe Ridge

The Berryessa
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 | $1,251 | $300 | $4,346 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $300 | $6,360 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $300 | $6,814 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,188 | $511 | $9,760 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,978 | $799 | $9,020 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $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 Short-term Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Columbus?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Columbus is at Amesbury listed at $725.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Columbus is $2,165.
What is the largest Short-term Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 3,377 square feet unit starting from $1,220 at Easton Commons Apartments and Townhomes.
What is the average size for Columbus Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Columbus is currently at 707 sq ft.
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.