Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Short North Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (36 Rentals)

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90 W Starr Ave
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90 W Starr Ave

90 W Starr AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Conley Hall
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Conley Hall

85 W 3rd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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The Prescott
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The Prescott

866 N Pearl StColumbus, OH 43215
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Dimora
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Dimora

24-26 E 2nd AveColumbus, OH 43201
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680res
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680res

692 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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852 N High St
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852 N High St

852 N High StColumbus, OH 43215
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Short North, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Short North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Short North area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 161 W Hubbard Ave priced from $845. Park Royal Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Short North apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
161 W Hubbard AveModel A1BR,1BA$845
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
Arena CrossingBay AStudio,1BA$1,109
The BeekerStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The SuttonS1Studio,1BA$1,199
985 HighSilverStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Short North, OH

As of April 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Short North area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at One Short North in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Short North apartment is the Soho Model at The Hub starting at $1,950 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Short North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Short NorthTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
The HubSoho2BR,2.5BA$1.57
28-60 Buttles AveUnit2BR,3BA$1.43
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.00
The Diplomat1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Fireproof216 / 316 / 4161BR,1BA$1.50
100 W 2nd Ave, Unit 2100 W 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
76 W 1st Ave, Unit 76 W. 1st76 W 1st Ave1BR,1BA$1.56
63 W Starr Ave, Unit 63.5 Starr63 W Starr Ave1BR,1BA$1.22
161 W Hubbard AveModel A1BR,1BA$1.56

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Short North, Columbus, OH

Ranked #95

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Ohio including Short North, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Short North Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Short North Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Short North?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Short North is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Short North?

The cheapest apartment in Short North is 161 W Hubbard Ave which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Short North costs $5,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Short North?

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 2 regular apartments in Short North 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 Short North?

Cheap apartments in Short North have an average cost of $209 which is $5,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Short North.

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