Apartments for Rent by Owner in Columbus, OH Under $2,000 (26 Rentals)

1052 Franklin Ave, Unit 1052 Franklin Ave

1448 Elmwood Ave, Unit A

672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672StewartAve

726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B

342 S High St, Unit 342 # 201

1536 Ashland Ave, Unit A
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37 W Tompkins St, Unit B

1143 S Cassingham Rd, Unit B

388 Fairwood Ave, Unit 388A fairwood

222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222

1537 Doten Ave, Unit 1539 Doten Ave

2414 Indianola Ave, Unit 2414
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1584 S 4th St, Unit 1584 4th st

1345 W 6th Ave, Unit Apt. B

80 McMillen Ave, Unit A

1524 Westwood Ave, Unit A

72 McMillen Ave, Unit B

2430 Indianola Ave, Unit 2430 Indianola Avenue

2692 Four Seasons Dr, Unit 2692
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368 S Parkview Ave, Unit Bexley Studio

1157 Eastfield Rd, Unit 1
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,227 | $300 | $3,020 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $300 | $5,635 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $300 | $6,742 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $511 | $9,450 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,034 | $839 | $8,900 |
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Columbus?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Columbus is at 368 S Parkview Ave, Unit Bexley Studio listed at $600.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Columbus is $1,396.
What is the largest For rent By Owner Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 1,750 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at 41 King Ave, Unit D.
What is the average size for Columbus For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Columbus is currently at 987 sq ft.
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