
Apartments for Rent with Specials in Columbus, OH Under $1,200 (140 Rentals)
Apartments in Columbus with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.


One at the Penninsula

LC RiverSouth

The View on Fifth

Fountain Place

Library Park

College Park

Stonecrest

Phoenix Point Townhomes

Lusso
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4th & 5th

Frisbie

Woodfield Park

The Rise

Hayden Reserve

Xander on State

Bexley House

Market Mohawk Apartments

Easton Commons Apartments and Townhomes

Crosspoint Apartments
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Fox and Hounds

Wellington Woods

Central Park Apartment Homes

Estates at New Albany

THE STATION at Trolley District

The Zelle at Polaris

Alkire Meadows

University Gardens

Virginia Pines

Waterford Pointe
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Templeton Crossing

The Residences at Eastpointe Ridge

Governours Square

Tiffany Flats

Topiary Park Crossing

Bluff Gardens Apartments

Lakeside Villas

Hyde Park Townhomes

Heritage Apartments

Kings Highlands Apartments
Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Victoria Village

Village Court

The Gardens Columbus

Gardenview Flats

Luxe Belle | Student Housing

Normandy Columbus

Stonecreek Apartments

476 Taylor Apartments

Monarch on East Broad

Arlington Pointe
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 | $1,231 | $300 | $4,294 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $300 | $5,690 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $300 | $6,457 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $511 | $9,630 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,404 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,835 | $839 | $8,560 |
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $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 Rent Specials Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Columbus?
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Columbus is at Atcheson Place Lofts listed at $468.
How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Columbus is $1,725.
What is the largest Rent Specials Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 3,377 square feet unit starting from $1,145 at Easton Commons Apartments and Townhomes.
What is the average size for Columbus Rent Specials Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Columbus is currently at 693 sq ft.
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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.

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