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Apartments Under $1,200 in Columbus, OH

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$997 - 1,135
Wheatland Crossing II
174 N Wheatland Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Apr. 30, 2026
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Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
26
$739 - 1,129
Columbus Park Apartments
2143 Winslow Dr Columbus, OH
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
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35
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$699 - 999
Garden Heights Apartments
Deal
3.4
257 S Central Ave Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
11
$1,200
226 E 16th Ave Carriage House
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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Student
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Air Conditioning
37
$999 - 1,149
Worthington Gardens
4.2
5146 N. High St. Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
In Unit Laundry
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Pool
27
$879 - 1,179
Olentangy Village
Deal
3.6
2907 N High St Columbus, OH
Studio - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Air Conditioning
1
$1,049
S High St 1116 RGI
1116 S High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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17
$899
Chittenden Ave 40-42 GW2
40-42 Chittenden Ave Columbus, OH
Studio | Aug. 4, 2026
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40
$1,175
The Ethan
1179 E Main St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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16
$899 - 999
2 & 3 Bedroom Updated Garden Apartments
Oak Tree Village 2200 Walford Ln Columbus, OH
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Storage
36
$1,060 - 1,155
Vera On Broad
366 E Broad St Suite 100 Columbus, OH
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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11
$849
Highland St 1441-1443 CR
1441 Highland St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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12
$749 - 899
W 8th Ave 240-242 SWP
240-242 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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39
$699 - 850
1433-1437 Highland St
5.0
Columbus, OH
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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10
$849 - 1,049
N High St 2232 SSR
4.0
2232 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 23, 2026
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12
$1,185 - 1,200
The Frisbie
750 E Broad St Columbus, OH
1 BR | May. 8, 2026
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
11
$1,149
Worthington St 1445 HHR
4.0
1445 Worthington St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 6, 2026
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11
$1,000
Starr High Studios
999 N High St Columbus, OH
Studio | Available Now
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9
$1,122
1544 E Broad St
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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10
$949
N High St 2332 (2330-2334) TPP
4.0
2330-2334 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | May. 14, 2026
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13
$949
N High St 2321-2327 ONYX
4.0
2321 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Apr. 2, 2026
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25
$925
2 Bedroom Spacious Townhouse
2976-3069 Sandridge Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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17
$899 - 949
Neil Ave 2330-2332 NO
2330-2332 Neil Ave Columbus, OH
Studio | Jun. 25, 2026
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26
$995 - 1,040
Longview Apartments
1728-1738 E Long St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Millbrook
2
$849
W 8th Ave 226 CR
226 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 8, 2026
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1
$849 - 949
N High St 2228 TPP
4.0
2228 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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1
$1,195
675 S 9th St
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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1
$1,199
Waldeck Ave 2196-2200 WR
2196-2200 Waldeck Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 5, 2026
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2
$899
N High St 2316-2320 TPP
4.0
2316-2320 N High St Columbus, OH
Studio | Aug. 4, 2026
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$1,200
Worthington St 1441 CR
4.0
1441 Worthington St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $1,200 are available in Columbus, OH on Rentable.co?

There are 481 apartments under $1,200 in Columbus currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $1,200 are available in Columbus?

Rentable.co has 1,091 studio apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Columbus.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in Columbus?

Rentable.co has 5,411 one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Columbus.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in Columbus?

Rentable.co has 4,774 two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Columbus.

Can I afford a apartment under $1,200 in Columbus, OH?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $1,200 in Columbus based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $38,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,200 for rent in Columbus, OH?

  1. Weinland Park
  2. University District
  3. Olde Towne East
  4. Downtown Columbus
  5. Short North

Apartments Under $1,200 in Columbus, OH: April Rental Information

Welcome to the April 2026 Columbus Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 2026 key findings and figures for the Columbus rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,200 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Columbus and surrounding areas. This summary also provides insights into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,200 in Columbus.

If you're on a budget or simply prefer more affordable housing options, this report will provide you with valuable information and help you make an informed decision about your next rental in Columbus.
0 45 90 135 180 <$800 $840 $920 $1,000 $1,080 $1,160 $1,240 $1,320 $1,400 $1,480 $1,560 $1,640 $1,720 >$1,800
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Columbus stands at $1,310, with the majority falling between $810 and $1,850. Out of the 10,714 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Columbus, 4,887 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 46% of the total available one-bedroom units in Columbus.

Available Apartments Under $1,200: Columbus vs. Surrounding Areas

Columbus, OH
Lancaster, OH
Reynoldsburg, OH
Westerville, OH
Delaware, OH
Dublin, OH
Grove City, OH
Hilliard, OH
Gahanna, OH
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The chart above displays the number of apartments available for rent under $1,200 in Columbus, OH and the surrounding cities for the month of April, 2026. The surrounding cities included in the data are Pataskala, Lancaster, Grove City, Groveport, Delaware, Upper Arlington, Dublin, Pickerington, Shawnee Hills, Canal Winchester, Heath, Hebron, Hilliard, New Albany, Powell, Baltimore, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, West Jefferson, Westerville, Thurston, Obetz, Whitehall, Bexley, Johnstown, Grandview Heights, Granville, Worthington, Commercial Point, Galena, Marysville, Orient, Plain City, South Bloomfield, Blacklick, Lewis Center, Galloway, Clearcreek Township, Mt. Sterling, Sunbury, Carroll, and Lewis Center Polaris. In total, there are 599 apartments in the Columbus, OH metro area that fall within this price range. This data provides prospective renters with an overview of the current availability and options for affordable apartments in the area.

Apartments Under $1,200 Now vs. Last Month: Columbus and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $1,200 in April M/M % Change
Columbus, OH 520 +1.01%
Lancaster, OH 15 +1.13%
Reynoldsburg, OH 12 +0.97%
Westerville, OH 11 +1.03%
Delaware, OH 11 +1.06%
Dublin, OH 10 +1.06%
Grove City, OH 10 +0.93%
Hilliard, OH 6 +0.94%
Gahanna, OH 5 +0.86%
Marysville, OH 5 +0.85%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in Columbus?

Available apartments under $1,200 12,165
Top amenities Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, High Speed Internet
Deals 338
Pet friendly 1,043
Utilities included 73
Furnished 95
Studio 190
1 Bedroom 699
2 Bedroom 469

Where are Columbus Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Weinland park, University district, Olde towne east, Downtown columbus, Short north
Weinland Park 56
University District 44
Olde Towne East 14
Downtown Columbus 9
Short North 8
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