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Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH under $1200. 513 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a leather couch and a kitchen with a bar and a table
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    65 Robinwood Ave, Whitehall, OH 43213
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • the preserve place sign flag in front of the building
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    351 Peat Moss Drive, Columbus, OH 43235
    1 BED $1,025+
    2 BEDS $1,130+
  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
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    550 Branden Bush Ct, Columbus, OH 43228
    1 BED $1,167+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    265 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    STUDIO $1,085+
  • a living room with black and white checkered chairs and a television
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    1717 Canvasback Lane, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,160+
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  • a living room with a white couch and a painting of horses
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    1480 Runaway Bay Drive, Columbus, OH 43204
    1 BED $1,018+
    2 BEDS $1,092+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    2550 Quarry Lake, Columbus, OH 43204
    STUDIO $1,114+
  • a living room with leather couches and a tv
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    3819 Plane Tree Drive West, Columbus, OH 43228
    1 BED $899+
    2 BEDS $1,050+
  • a living room with chairs and a fireplace
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    600 Trinity Marsh, Columbus, OH 43228
    1 BED $1,085+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    330 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43235
    1 BED $1,130
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stove microwave and refrigerator
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    5650 Knighthood Ln, Columbus, OH 43231
    2 BEDS $1,105
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  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    6900 Sawmill Village Dr, Columbus, OH 43235
    1 BED $1,068+
  • a small house with a front porch and a driveway
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    1660 Marsdale Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
    3 BEDS $1,200
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    2645 Hard Rd Bedford, Columbus, OH 43235
    1 BED $1,089+
  • 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 and dining room with a couch and a table
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    2514 Mallards Landing, Columbus, OH 43229
    2 BEDS $980+
  • a living room with orange walls and a couch and a bed
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    1361 Presidential Drive, Columbus, OH 43212
    STUDIO $813
    1 BED $909
  • 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
  • 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
  • our apartments have a large pool and lounge chairs
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    1401 Aschinger Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
    STUDIO $1,100+
  • 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+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a wooden table
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    1350 Gage Street, Columbus, OH 43240
    1 BED $1,200+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    4334 Appian Way West, Gahanna, OH 43230
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,170
  • an empty living room with white walls and a wood floor
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    496 S. Hamilton Road #29, Columbus, OH 43213
    1 BED $675
    2 BEDS $825+
  • 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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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

When were prices and availability in Columbus, OH last updated?

Prices and availability in Columbus, OH were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.

What are the best apartments in Columbus, OH?

The best apartments in Columbus, OH are: 43 at New Albany, Napa Townhomes, Barrington Square Apartments, Broadwood and Prescott Place.

What type of rental buildings are in Columbus, OH?

In Columbus 56% of the housing is rented out compared to 44% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Columbus's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 70% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Columbus, OH under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Columbus, OH under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Columbus, OH, where the average rent is $1,192 per month, there are 513 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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