Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus
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STUDIO$1,195+2 BEDS$775+3 BEDS$650+The Abigail
369 E Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215 -
STUDIO$650+1 BED$885+2 BEDS$1,185+Townley Court Apartments
580 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215 -
1 BED$725204 Souder Ave
204 Souder Ave, Columbus, OH 43222 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$750753 1/2-2009-2002 Sullivant Ave Unit 2009
753 1/2-2009-2002 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43222 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$765Base Rent$765Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$7651243 - 1251 Summit St
1243 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43201 -
STUDIO$775+1 BED$775+Charwalde
295 W Hubbard Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 -
1 BED$825620 E. Town Street Apartments
620 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$8251322 N 5th St
1322 N 5th St, Columbus, OH 43201 -
STUDIO$840+1 BED$870+Broadway Apartments
775 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205 -
1 BED$841+2 BEDS$997+Atcheson Place Lofts
1001 Atcheson St, Columbus, OH 43203 -
STUDIO$850+1 BED$995+Gordon House
821 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 -
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Gravity
440-500 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215 -
1 BED$875+2 BEDS$975+Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue
880-969 Eaton Ave, Columbus, OH 43223 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$895248 1/2 W 5th Ave Unit R
248 1/2 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$895246 1/2 W 5th Ave Unit R
246 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$915340 St Clair Ave Unit 108
340 St Clair Ave, Columbus, OH 43203 -
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Good ValueTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$944+1 BED$1,035+Base Rent$944 - $1,035Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$944 - $1,035
Washington Place Apartments
518 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215 -
1 BED$945+2 BEDS$1,480+The Day Companies - Short North
1250 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 -
1 BED$945The Americana
370 S Fifth St, Columbus, OH 43215 -
Price Drop. $300 OffSTUDIO$950+1 BED$1,149+2 BEDS$1,450+
150 N. Third Street Apartments
150 N 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$950Base Rent$950Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$95041 King Ave Unit #C
41 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$95041 King Ave Unit #C
41 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$950250 1/2 W 5th Ave Unit F
250 1/2 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,560+1 BED$1,950+2 BEDS$1,350+3 BEDS$1,200+Base Rent$959 - $1,969Required Monthly Fees$21Total Monthly Price$980 - $1,990VERVE Columbus
1355 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 -
2 BEDS$975The Triad Apartments
33 S Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$975
1159 Say Ave
1159 Say Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 -
1 BED$97560-76 W. 8th Avenue
60-76 W 8th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 -
1 Month Free|STUDIO$979+1 BED$1,091+2 BEDS$1,665+
Trace Quarter
80 S Sounder Ave, Columbus, OH 43222 -
Good ValueSTUDIO$995+1 BED$1,295+2 BEDS$1,555+3 BEDS$2,065+
Liberty Place Apartments
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$9951355-1357 Dennison Avenue
1355-1357-1357 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 -
|STUDIO$997+1 BED$1,161+2 BEDS$1,946+
Library Park
50 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 -
Exceptional Value|STUDIO$999+1 BED$1,225+2 BEDS$1,750+
Xander on State
265 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$999OSU! 2 Bedroom Close to Everything! Priced Right! Don't Wait! Unit HIGHLD-C
1350 Highland St, Columbus, OH 43201
Columbus at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in Downtown Columbus Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Columbus, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Columbus.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 450 cheap apartments available in Downtown Columbus, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbus
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Lincoln Village South 555 Sq Ft $848/mo
- Busch 637 Sq Ft $856/mo
- Kimberly Villas Condominiums 579 Sq Ft $868/mo
- Ironwood Condominiums 591 Sq Ft $893/mo
- Hardesty Heights Condominiums 592 Sq Ft $899/mo
- Andover Estates 576 Sq Ft $902/mo
- Randels 577 Sq Ft $908/mo
- Cherry Creek 623 Sq Ft $915/mo
- Bel Air Court 615 Sq Ft $917/mo
- Woodward Park 595 Sq Ft $918/mo
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