
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $1,100 (105 Rentals)
Rental terms in Columbus as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


The View on Fifth

College Park

TGM Meadow View

150 N. Third Street Apartments

Shiloh Crossings Apartments

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

Worthington Gardens Apartments
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Fox and Hounds

The Atlas

Liberty Place Apartments

Pointe at Northern Woods

Hickory Creek

Frisbie

Cassady North Apartments

Crosspoint Apartments

The Residences at Eastpointe Ridge
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 Berryessa

The Gardens Columbus

Timber Creek Village

The Residences at Town Center

Clear Stone Place

The Trails at Arbor Court

Chantry Village Apartments

Avalon Oaks Apartments

Austin Place Apartments

Andover Park Apartments

Woodside Place Apartments

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

Heathermoor and Bedford Commons Apartments

The Life at Green Arbor

Wyndham Ridge Townhomes

Lofts at Norton Crossing

Madden's Pointe

Kenny Road Apartments

Wexford Lakes Apartments and Townhomes

Prescott Place

Capital Pointe - Woodview

Reserves at Arlington
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 | $1,244 | $300 | $4,346 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $300 | $6,224 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $300 | $6,814 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,193 | $511 | $9,760 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $799 | $9,020 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,988 | $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 West Of Eastland listed at $733.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Columbus is $2,149.
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 $980 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 706 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.