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Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, OH

Pricing Updated: 05/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, OH area range in price from $300 to $15,750 with an overall median price of $3,331. The three Columbus neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Valley View at $706, Forest Park West at $650, and Scioto Woods at $446. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Valley View$1,095$70610
Forest Park West$1,200$65065
Scioto Woods$1,417$44697
Woodland Holt$1,498$789119
Marion Franklin$1,542$9252
Alum Creek Village$1,560$62580
Berwin$1,585$78940
Briggsdale$1,585$44639
Eastland$1,585$625123
South Hilltop$1,585$75019

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. Starling Yard in the Franklinton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$400
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Wheatland Crossing ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$446
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$450
Dunbury Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$465
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$483
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$639
Winchester OaksStudioStudio,1BA$665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH

As of May 09, 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 Majestic* Model at Townhomes at Weston starting at $1,371 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Greater Hilltop 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
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$0.80
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.51
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.49
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 4829 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $15,750. There are also 902 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $550 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 $550 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,465.

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 $505 to $9,730, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 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

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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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.