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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH

319 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH. 319 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $300

  • a blue building on the side of a road
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    1549 Frebis Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
    STUDIO $250

Apartments Under $500

  • a kitchen and living room with a sink and a mirror
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    4478 Westport Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
    2 BEDS $465+

Apartments Under $700

Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    3752 Knightsway Lane, Columbus, OH 43232
    STUDIO $719
    1 BED $799+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a house on the side of a street next to a yard
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    1706-1730 E Weber RD, Columbus, OH 43211
    1 BED $725
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    2346 Parkgreen Place, Columbus, OH 43229
    STUDIO $750
    1 BED $725+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    5354 Deerbrook Ln., Columbus, OH 43213
    STUDIO $789
    1 BED $727+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    5400 Beverly Hills Drive, Columbus, OH 43213
    1 BED $727+
    2 BEDS $980+
    3 BEDS $1,259+
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    2143 Winslow Dr, Columbus, OH 43207
    STUDIO $739+
    1 BED $789
    2 BEDS $899+
  • an old brick building with red doors and windows
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    1379 N High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
    1 BED $758
    2 BEDS $1,029
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a tv
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    1836 Lockbourne Rd., Columbus, OH 43207
    1 BED $760+
    2 BEDS $840+
    3 BEDS $770+
  • the logo for the crawley royals is shown in green and orange
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    Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH 43205
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
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    2 BEDS $1,050
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    6851 Sharon Court, Columbus, OH 43229
    1 BED $779
    2 BEDS $934
    3 BEDS $1,524
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    3345 E. 7Th Avenue, Management Office, Columbus, OH 43219
    1 BED $781+
    2 BEDS $808+
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Apartments Under $900

  • the kitchen of a home with stainless steel appliances and black cabinets
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    5638-D Little Ben Circle, Columbus, OH 43231
    1 BED $820
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • the logo of a house with a wave around it
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    4772 Hilton Avenue, Columbus, OH 43228
    2 BEDS $850
  • the logo of a house with a sweep
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    4764 Hilton Avenue, Columbus, OH 43228
    2 BEDS $850
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1050 Plumrose Drive, Columbus, OH 43228
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    1 BED $865+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    4957 Clancy Court, Gahanna, OH 43230
    STUDIO $866
    1 BED $980+
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  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
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    1844 Forest Village Ln, Columbus, OH 43229
    1 BED $870
    2 BEDS $984
    3 BEDS $1,685
  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and wood floors
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    4991 - 5003 Arbor Village Dr., Columbus, OH 43214
    1 BED $875
    2 BEDS $950
  • a living room with a white couch and a blue rug
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    2255 Country Corner Dr., Columbus, OH 43220
    1 BED $879+
    2 BEDS $969+
    3 BEDS $1,324
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1690 Bob-O-Link Bend, Columbus, OH 43229
    1 BED $881
    2 BEDS $1,001
    3 BEDS $1,563+
  • a living room with leather couches and a tv
    Today

    3819 Plane Tree Drive West, Columbus, OH 43228
    1 BED $899+
    2 BEDS $1,050+

Apartments Under $1,000

  • 3075 Howey Rd 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    3075 Howey Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
    1 BED $900
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a fireplace
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    1042 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43222
    1 BED $910
  • a rendering of a large building with a sky background
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    33 W Morrill Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
    1 BED $925
    2 BEDS $1,095
    3 BEDS $1,235
  • a gym with cardio machines and a mirror on the wall
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    820 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43203
    STUDIO $950+
    1 BED $1,249
    2 BEDS $1,650+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    5028 Dierker Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
    1 BED $966
    2 BEDS $1,132
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  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    2514 Mallards Landing, Columbus, OH 43229
    2 BEDS $980+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    684 Thurber Dr. West, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,000+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    2645 Hard Rd Bedford, Columbus, OH 43235
    1 BED $1,089+
    2 BEDS $1,324+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    2645 Hard Rd Bedford, Columbus, OH 43235
    1 BED $1,089+
    2 BEDS $1,324+
  • a living room with blue couches and a coffee table
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    5160 Preferred Place, Hilliard, OH 43026
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    1 BED $1,101+
    2 BEDS $1,218+
  • a small living room with leather chairs and pictures on the wall
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    2960 Abbots Cove Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43204
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    2 BEDS $1,149
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a window and a door
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    3420 Bruceton Ave, Columbus, OH 43232
    3 BEDS $1,195
  • a kitchen with an island and a living room with a couch
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    4011 Easton Way, Columbus, OH 43219
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,215+
    2 BEDS $1,695+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a ceiling fan
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    2565-2599 Riverside Dr., Columbus, OH 43221
    1 BED $1,249
    2 BEDS $1,399
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    5554 Covert Drive, Columbus, OH 43231
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    1 BED $1,326
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  • a kitchen with black appliances and white cabinets
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    2387 Brentnell Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
    4 BEDS $1,475
  • a tree in front of a brick building
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    Woods Of Gahanna, Gahanna, OH 43230
    2 BEDS $1,550
    3 BEDS $1,700
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  • a living room with a couch and a table and a tv
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    1881 Solera Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    5470 Yellowbud Drive, Columbus, OH 43231
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  • a playground with a slide and a swing set
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    4725 Bayview Place, Columbus, OH 43230
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  • a large living room with a fireplace and a staircase
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    1155 Noe Bixby Road, Columbus, OH 43213
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    3301 Imani Dr, Columbus, OH 43224
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  • a rendering of a building with people walking in front of it
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    2420 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
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Getting around in Columbus, OH

52 /100
Somewhat Walkable
46 /100
Some Transit
48 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 52, Transit Score®: 46, Bike Score®: 48

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus, OH?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $675 and $5,590.

How many cheap rentals are available in Columbus, OH on RentCafe?

There are 240 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Columbus, OH were last updated on 21 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Columbus, OH?

The average Columbus, OH cheap apartment size is 719 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Columbus, OH?

Cheap apartments in Columbus, OH are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Columbus, OH?

A cheap apartment in Columbus, OH offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Columbus, OH? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Columbus, OH has never been easier. We feature 319 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Columbus, OH average. What is a cheap rent in Columbus, OH? The average apartment rent in Columbus is $1,341 per month so any rental south of $1,073 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Columbus, OH rents go as low as $250/mo.

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