Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300(157 Rentals)

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248 1/2 W 5th Ave
$915Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jul 17, 2025

248 1/2 W 5th Ave

Columbus, OH 43201
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$995Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jul 17, 2025

250 1/2 W 5th Ave

Columbus, OH 43201
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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Columbus 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 Downtown Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$715
The Americana380 S 5th #4121BR,1BA$830
161 W Hubbard Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$845
Gordon House1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff2x12BR,1BA$875
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetThe DelStudio,1BA$899
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Harlow ApartmentsThe Lennon1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, OH

As of December 27, 2024 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbus area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Columbus apartment is the One Bedroom / One Bathroom Model at 430-434 E Rich St starting at $1,500 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
430-434 E Rich StOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.97
342 S High St, Unit 342 # 301342 S High St1BR,1BA$0.93
311 E 5th Ave, Unit 311311 E 5th Ave3BR,1BA$1.24
852 N High StSingle1BR,1BA$1.15
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.00
100 W 2nd Ave, Unit 2100 W 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
63 W Starr Ave, Unit 63.5 Starr63 W Starr Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
Gordon House1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Columbus?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Columbus Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Columbus Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Downtown Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Thurber Gate Apartments and starts from $1,500.

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