
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (247 Rentals)
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1360 Highland St, Unit Apt E
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399 E 14th Ave

1518 Worthington St

Shiloh Crossings Apartments

2082 Hamilton Ave

The Day Companies - Short North

246 W 5th Ave

248 E 5th Ave

248 1/2 W 5th Ave

2135 Summit St

329 W 8th Ave

1462-1464 Neil Ave

1301-1303 E 26th Ave

250 1/2 W 5th Ave

2353 N High St

2357 N High St

76 W 8th Ave

70 W 8th Ave

The Urban - Student Housing

75 W 8th Ave

2468 Summit St

2366 Glenmawr Ave

1865 Agler Rd

726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B

2700 Fern Ave

1208 Summit St

1208.5 Summit St

1344 Courtland Ave

313 Chittenden Ave

476 Taylor Apartments

35 Euclid Ave
Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairgrounds?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairgrounds Studio Apartments | $1,291 | $750 | $2,237 |
Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $775 | $5,729 |
Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $900 | $5,715 |
Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $1,075 | $4,868 |
Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,146 | $1,119 | $4,500 |
Fairgrounds 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,801 | $799 | $5,800 |
Fairgrounds 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,551 | $2,650 | $4,560 |
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Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Holiday House Apartments priced from $749. Charwalde has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Holiday House Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $749 |
Charwalde | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Gordon House | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
161 W Hubbard Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Royal Neil Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Shiloh Crossings Apartments | 1 BED, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Park Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
The Day Companies - Short North | 1268 N High St-7 | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
1680 Summit St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.11 price per square foot 1163 Michigan Ave Model at 1163 Michigan Ave, Unit 1163 Michigan Ave in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at One Short North starting at $1,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1163 Michigan Ave, Unit 1163 Michigan Ave | 1163 Michigan Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
One Short North | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
414 E 12th Ave | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
1871 N 4th St | 2 Beds | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Chittenden Ave 34 UL | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
1682 N 4th St, Unit 4th Street Balcony | 1682 N 4th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B | 726 N High St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Charwalde | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Gordon House | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
1360 Highland St, Unit Apt E | 1360 Highland St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairgrounds, Columbus, OH
Ranked #11
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)
Linden-Mckinley Stem School On Arcadia
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Best Local Schools in Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)
Linden-Mckinley Stem School On Arcadia
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Fairgrounds Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairgrounds is under $940.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Charwalde which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $8,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairgrounds?
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 3 regular apartments in Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds?
Cheap apartments in Fairgrounds have an average cost of $169 which is $7,831 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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