Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (135 Rentals)Page 2 of 3
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The Aubrey

223 E Town

1236 Indianola Ave

The Rise

Stella

250 High

472 Elsmere St

474 Elsmere St

Makley Place Apartments

Park Monroe

346 E Mithoff St

Village West

4th & 5th

Green|House Short North

The Patent at Jeffrey Park

The Reach on Goodale

592 E 3rd Ave

Vera on Broad

The Mercantile

660 1/2 N High St

Sonnenblick

The Jeffrey and Metal Works

732 Neil Ave

51 Stewart Ave

810-812-812 Wager St

The Sage at Jeffrey Park

Industry Columbus Apartments

New Village Homes & Whitney Young Townhomes

851 N 4th St

Alexandria Colony

1284 Highland St, Unit Apr B
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $300 | $2,838 |
Downtown Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $300 | $5,831 |
Downtown Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,445 | $300 | $7,235 |
Downtown Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,592 | $1,475 | $7,945 |
Downtown Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,526 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Columbus is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Columbus is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Downtown Columbus costs $3,127.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Columbus?
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 20 regular apartments in Downtown Columbus 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 Downtown Columbus?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Columbus have an average cost of $1,462 which is $1,665 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.