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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 Park Royal Apartments priced from $955. 985 High has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Short North apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$955
985 HighSilverStudio,1BA$1,025
161 W Hubbard AveModel B1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Short North, OH

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Short North area is the $1.50 price per square foot Charleston Model at The Hub in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Short North apartment is the One Bed Model at One Short North starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 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.
The HubCharleston2BR,2.5BA$1.50
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.80
Fireproof200 / 300 / 400 / 5001BR,1.5BA$1.13
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.00
The Diplomat1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
100 W 2nd Ave, Unit 2100 W 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
Jerome1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
141 W 1st Ave, Unit 141141 W 1st Ave2BR,1BA$1.49
985 HighSilverStudio ,1BA$1.80
Park Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Short North

What type of rentals are currently available in Short North?

There are currently 112 Apartments for Rent in Short North, OH with pricing that ranges from $955 to $14,820. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Short North ranging from $1,745 to $5,970.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Short North?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Short North ranges from $1,745 to $5,970 with an average monthly rent of $2,866.

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