Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (52 Rentals)

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Longview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Longview Apartments

1728-1738 E Long StColumbus, OH 43203
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369-373 E 12th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

369-373 E 12th Ave

369 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Rosewind Estates
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewind Estates

1400 Brooks AveColumbus, OH 43211
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The Harris
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Harris

162 N Ohio AveColumbus, OH 43203
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North Central Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Central Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Clifton Woods Apartments priced from $800. Long View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable North Central Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$895
Cassady Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$911
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$930
Eden at Bexley Crossing1 Bedroom with Walkthrough Kitchen1BR,1BA$949
Flats on East GayStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Adelphi QuarterThe KingStudio,1BA$1,020
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033
Grant ParkThe Riverside1BR,1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Columbus, OH

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central Columbus area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bexley House in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value North Central Columbus apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 414 E 12th Ave starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the North Central Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bexley House3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
414 E 12th Ave3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.08
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
69 N 20th St, Unit I69 N 20th St2BR,1BA$1.17
Eden Park ApartmentsA1 Alum1BR,1BA$1.55
Woodfield ParkTHE ALUM1BR,1BA$1.64
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Eden at Bexley Crossing1 Bedroom with Stackable W/D Connection1BR,1BA$1.57
Cassady Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.60

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North Central Columbus, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Central Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Central Columbus is at Flats on East Gay listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Columbus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Columbus Apartment is $800 at Clifton Woods Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Central Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Central Columbus is starting from $860 at Clifton Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable North Central Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Central Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cassady Village Apartments and starts from $1,139.

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