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Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, OH

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, OH area range in price from $300 to $13,230 with an overall median price of $3,176. The three Columbus neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Johnstown at $825, South Hilltop at $381, and Valley View at $711. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Johnstown$825$8251
South Hilltop$975$38163
Valley View$1,180$71111
Forest Park West$1,200$65053
Briggsdale$1,275$44633
Leafy Dell$1,345$1,2454
North Hilltop$1,448$44651
Central Hilltop$1,450$80040
Oriole Heights$1,498$789107
Woodland Holt$1,498$789107

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older in the Discovery District neighborhood priced from $300. Belmont Apartments in the Discovery District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Wheatland Crossing ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$446
Dunbury Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$465
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$639
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$675
Franklin Park ApartmentsNew-Year's-Sale! ** 1br/ 2br/ Studios ** Specia...1BR,1BA$699
Gardenview FlatsLimited Availability—Act Fast!Studio,1BA$700
Star King ApartmentsStudio A (Mid)Studio,1BA$715
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$739

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Columbus apartment is the Ren 2 BR Townhome w/ Garage & UF Basement Model at Oak Bend Commons starting at $1,450 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Preston Trails neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 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
Oak Bend CommonsRen 2 BR Townhome w/ Garage & UF Basement2BR,2.5BA$0.83
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.46
Townhomes at WestonMajestic*3BR,1.5BA$0.85
Northern Place Townhomes2 BDRM2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Central Square ApartmentsBirch Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.76
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.67
Dunbury Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.54
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?

There are currently 4862 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $13,230. There are also 973 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $697 to $18,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbus ranges from $697 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,439.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbus range from $511 to $9,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,045 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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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.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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