
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH with Utilities Included (66 Rentals)
Rental terms in Columbus as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
Apartments in Columbus where your utility payments are included in your rent.


150 N. Third Street Apartments

Hayden Reserve

Liberty House

The Benchmark Apartments

The Quarry

Frisbie

Arena Crossing
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Timber Creek Village

Chantry Village Apartments

The Arbor

Woodside Place Apartments

The Life at Green Arbor

Madden's Pointe

Stafford House
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Parkview Arms

River View at Bexley Apartments

Springburne at Polaris Apartments

West Of Eastland
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 Square at Latham Park

Liberty Grand Communities

Apartments at the Yard: Kipton

Liberty Summit

Orange Grand Communities

Central Park

Preserve at Winchester Crossing

Sugar Maple Commons

Woods at Perry Lane

Nolan Reserve

Hilliard Station Apartments
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 | $1,235 | $300 | $2,589 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $300 | $6,204 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $300 | $7,490 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $511 | $9,410 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,536 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,987 | $799 | $7,920 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,335 | $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 Short-term Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Columbus?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Columbus is at Springwood listed at $743.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Columbus is $2,156.
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 $1,000 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 708 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.