Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (243 Rentals)

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Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Charwalde priced from $775. Gordon House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charwalde1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Riverview SquareUpgraded unit1BR,1BA$845
Riverwatch TowersHuron 2 - FurnishedStudio,1BA$865
The Day Companies - Short North1268 N High St-11BR,1BA$899
Shiloh Crossings Apartments1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$899
Holiday House Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
1680 Summit St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$940
Riverview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $0.80 price per square foot One Bed Model at One Short North in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the The Falcon Model at Olentangy Village starting at $1,784 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the North Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.80
Olentangy VillageThe Falcon3BR,2BA$1.23
Fireproof200 / 300 / 400 / 5001BR,1.5BA$1.13
414 E 12th Ave3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.08
1871 N 4th St2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.94
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
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
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Charwalde1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Columbus, Ohio. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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?

  • 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 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 $950.

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 $14,820.

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 20 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 $165 which is $14,655 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.

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