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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 Studio unit found at Holiday House Apartments priced from $749. 161 W Hubbard Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$749
161 W Hubbard Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$845
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Gordon House1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Shiloh Crossings Apartments1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$899
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The Day Companies - Short North1268 N High St-71BR,1BA$910
1680 Summit St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$940
Riverview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH

As of March 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1163 Michigan Ave, Unit 1163 Michigan Ave1163 Michigan Ave3BR,2BA$1.11
One Short NorthTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
414 E 12th Ave3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.08
1871 N 4th St2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.94
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.08
1682 N 4th St, Unit 4th Street Balcony1682 N 4th St3BR,1BA$1.17
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.98
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.00
Gordon House1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.13
1360 Highland St, Unit Apt E1360 Highland St1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairgrounds

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairgrounds?

There are currently 1455 Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, OH with pricing that ranges from $750 to $8,000. There are also 221 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairgrounds ranging from $750 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairgrounds?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairgrounds ranges from $750 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,315.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fairgrounds?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairgrounds range from $1,075 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,080 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,119.

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