Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Discovery District Columbus, OH from $300 (74 Rentals)

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880-886 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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161 W Hubbard AveColumbus, OH 43215
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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
BroadmoorStudioStudio,1BA$695
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$809
161 W Hubbard Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$845
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$930
The Day Companies Downtown1035 Ridge St Apt E1BR,1BA$950
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - Includes Water1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Discovery District, OH

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Discovery District area is the $1.49 price per square foot Hoffman Model at Yardley Apartments in the in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Discovery District apartment is the Unit Model at 28-60 Buttles Ave starting at $1,500 with a $1.43 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.
Yardley ApartmentsHoffman2BR,2BA$1.49
28-60 Buttles AveUnit2BR,3BA$1.43
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.00
The Diplomat1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
69 N 20th St, Unit I69 N 20th St2BR,1BA$1.17
623 Oak St, Unit 623623 Oak St2BR,1BA$1.40
The Abigail2B1B - Custom Lx22BR,1BA$1.05
BroadmoorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.39
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Discovery District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Discovery District is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Discovery District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Discovery District Apartment is $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Discovery District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Discovery District is starting from $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the most affordable Discovery District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Discovery District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 551 S 3rd St and starts from $2,400.

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