Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Discovery District Columbus, OH from $300 (67 Rentals)

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Discovery District, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Discovery District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Discovery District area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $425. Here are the most affordable Discovery District apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$483
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$894
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetThe DelStudio,1BA$899
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
Adelphi QuarterThe KingStudio,1BA$949
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$955
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - Includes Water1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Discovery District, OH

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Discovery District area is the $1.78 price per square foot The Seine Model at Residences at Topiary Park in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $2,547. The second greatest value Discovery District apartment is the 726 N High St Model at 726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Discovery District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Residences at Topiary ParkThe Seine2BR,2BA$1.78
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.00
The Diplomat1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
SenecaThe Broad2BR,2BA$1.79
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.51
The Abigail2B1B - Custom Lx22BR,1BA$1.08
Frisbie1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
602 E Town St, Unit 3602 E Town St1BR,1BA$1.53
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Getting Around the Discovery District Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Discovery District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Discovery District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Discovery District is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Discovery District?

The cheapest apartment in Discovery District is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Discovery District costs $2,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Discovery District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Discovery District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Discovery District?

Cheap apartments in Discovery District have an average cost of $120 which is $2,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Discovery District.

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