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Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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
Charwalde1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Building D at Gravity - Residential (new)Entire 5015BR,4BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, OH

As of April 17, 2025 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 Bed Model at One Short North starting at $1,000 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus 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
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.67
Fireproof200 / 300 / 400 / 5001BR,1.5BA$1.13
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.00
100 W 2nd Ave, Unit 2100 W 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
63 W Starr Ave, Unit 63.5 Starr63 W Starr Ave1BR,1BA$1.22
The Abigail2B1B - Custom Lx22BR,1BA$1.08
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Charwalde1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Columbus?

There are currently 573 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $14,270. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Columbus ranging from $1,100 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Columbus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Columbus ranges from $1,100 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,543.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Columbus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Columbus range from $675 to $8,940, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,995.

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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.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.

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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.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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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.