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Apartments Under $1,200 in Columbus, OH

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$506 - 1,135
Wheatland Crossing II
174 N Wheatland Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
37
$1,102 - 1,282
Juniper Crossing
60 Obetz Rd Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
31
$972 - 1,295
Atcheson Place Lofts
1001 Atcheson St Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
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King-Lincoln Bronzeville
52
$960 - 1,350
Granville Woods Lofts
910 Rhoads Ave Columbus, OH
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
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27
$739 - 1,129
Columbus Park Apartments
2143 Winslow Dr Columbus, OH
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Pool
35
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$750 - 964
Garden Heights Apartments
3.4
257 S Central Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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11
$1,200
226 E 16th Ave Carriage House
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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Student
House
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
Balcony/Deck/Patio
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Pool
17
$899
Chittenden Ave 40-42 GW2
40-42 Chittenden Ave Columbus, OH
Studio | Aug. 11, 2026
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
10
$899 - 999
N High St 2232 SSR
4.0
2232 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 23, 2026
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Student
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17
$849 - 899
Neil Ave 2330-2332 NO
2330-2332 Neil Ave Columbus, OH
Studio | Available Now
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Student
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39
$850
1433-1437 Highland St
5.0
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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Student
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18
$1,049 - 1,199
Summit St 1770 1770
2.5
1770 Summit St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Jul. 23, 2026
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Student
Air Conditioning
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12
$949
Highland St 1320 TPP
1320 Highland St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 14, 2026
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Cat Friendly
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11
$1,149
Worthington St 1445 HHR
4.0
1445 Worthington St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 6, 2026
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Student
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
12
$799 - 899
W 8th Ave 240-242 SWP
240-242 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH
Studio | Jul. 9, 2026
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Surface Parking
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Disability Access
10
$1,049
E 20th Ave 303-317 TPP
303 E 20th Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Jul. 14, 2026
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In Unit Laundry
13
$949
N High St 2321-2327 ONYX
4.0
2321 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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33
$875
1075 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Olde Towne East
1
$849 - 949
N High St 2228 TPP
4.0
2228 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
Wyandotte Ave 379 MLR
379 Wyandotte Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 6, 2026
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Air Conditioning
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6
$800
Kp Eastland, Llc
2510 Kimberly Pkwy E Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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1
$899 - 1,200
Summit St 1722 GW2
1722 Summit St Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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8
$1,099
831-833 Lilley Ave
833 Lilley Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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16
$999
3 Bedroom Updated Gardens
2200 Walford Ln Columbus, OH
3 BR | Available Now
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1
$975
2902-2904 N High St
Columbus, OH
Studio | Jul. 10, 2026
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1
$1,100
N High St 2240-2250 & 5 Nwd TPP
4.0
2240-2250 N High St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 5, 2026
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1
$1,080 - 1,200
Chittenden Ave 34 UL
34 Chittenden Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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2
$849
W 8th Ave 226 CR
226 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 12, 2026
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11
$1,200
Short North! 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
999 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 5, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 490 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 1,169 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 5,567 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 5,292 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 $40,000.

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

  1. Weinland Park
  2. University District
  3. Fifth by Northwest
  4. Olde Towne East
  5. Franklinton

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

Welcome to the July 2026 Columbus Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the July 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 35 70 105 140 <$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 $830 and $1,830. Out of the 11,448 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Columbus, 4,501 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 39% of the total available one-bedroom units in Columbus.

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

Columbus, OH
Lancaster, OH
Westerville, OH
Delaware, OH
Grove City, OH
Reynoldsburg, OH
Dublin, OH
Hilliard, OH
Marysville, 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 July, 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 596 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 July M/M % Change
Columbus, OH 472 +1.03%
Lancaster, OH 13 +1.07%
Westerville, OH 13 +0.92%
Delaware, OH 12 +0.99%
Grove City, OH 11 +1.05%
Reynoldsburg, OH 10 +0.98%
Dublin, OH 9 +1.03%
Hilliard, OH 7 +0.98%
Marysville, OH 6 +0.97%
Canal Winchester, OH 5 +1.0%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in Columbus?

Available apartments under $1,200 13,227
Top amenities Air Conditioning, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 156
Pet friendly 876
Utilities included 59
Furnished 74
Studio 118
1 Bedroom 621
2 Bedroom 478

Where are Columbus Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Weinland park, University district, Fifth by northwest, Olde towne east, Franklinton
Weinland Park 50
University District 37
Fifth by Northwest 14
Olde Towne East 9
Franklinton 9
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