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Apartments Under $1,200 in Columbus, OH

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$1,025
Juniper Crossing II
70 Obetz Rd Columbus, OH
2 BR | Sep. 30, 2026
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Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
46
$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
52
$960 - 1,150
Granville Woods Lofts
910 Rhoads Ave Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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48
$1,102 - 1,282
Juniper Crossing
60 Obetz Rd Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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31
$1,025
Jenkins Lofts
27 W Jenkins Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Merion Village
31
$972 - 1,295
Atcheson Place Lofts
1001 Atcheson St Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
King-Lincoln Bronzeville
35
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$699 - 1,050
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 | Available Now
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Student
House
Air Conditioning
29
$789 - 1,129
Columbus Park Apartments
Deal
2143 Winslow Dr Columbus, OH
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
Pool
21
$1,100
W Tompkins St 106-108 NPR
106-108 W Tompkins St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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37
$999 - 1,149
Worthington Gardens
4.2
5146 N. High St. Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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Pool
1
$899 - 949
S High St 1116 RGI
1116 S High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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10
$899
N High St 2232 SSR
4.0
2232 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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18
$1,149 - 1,199
Summit St 1770 1770
2.5
1770 Summit St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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18
$1,049
Worthington St 1467-1469 HHR
4.0
1467 Worthington St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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Student
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Surface Parking
13
$1,100
E 15th Ave 325 TPP
325 E 15th Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 18, 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 | Aug. 19, 2026
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18
$949
1683 Summit
3.0
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Student
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Weinland Park
34
$949
217 E Livingston Ave A
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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In Unit Laundry
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Old Oaks
11
$949 - 1,149
Worthington St 1445 HHR
4.0
1445 Worthington St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 19, 2026
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12
$949
Highland St 1320 TPP
1320 Highland St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
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13
$949
N High St 2321-2327 ONYX
4.0
2321 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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39
$1,049
1433-1437 Highland St
5.0
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 19, 2026
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Student
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2
$849
W 8th Ave 226 CR
226 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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1
$1,099 - 1,200
Summit St 1677-1683 TPP
1677 Summit St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 19, 2026
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15
$849
Lumarc Apartments
888 E Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH
Studio | Available Now
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12
$799 - 1,125
Village Court Apartments
4646 Tamarack Blvd Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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1
$899
N High St 2228 TPP
4.0
2228 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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2
$825
N High St 2316-2320 TPP
4.0
2316-2320 N High St Columbus, OH
Studio | Aug. 18, 2026
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$1,050 - 1,200
Chittenden Ave 34 UL
34 Chittenden Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 480 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 1,149 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 5,600 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 5,436 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. King-Lincoln Bronzeville
  5. Olde Towne East

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

Welcome to the August 2026 Columbus Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 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 $1,320, with the majority falling between $820 and $1,830. Out of the 11,882 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Columbus, 4,575 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
Westerville, OH
Lancaster, OH
Reynoldsburg, OH
Delaware, OH
Grove City, 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 August, 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 602 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 August M/M % Change
Columbus, OH 461 +1.02%
Westerville, OH 13 +0.96%
Lancaster, OH 12 +1.11%
Reynoldsburg, OH 11 +0.95%
Delaware, OH 11 +1.12%
Grove City, OH 10 +1.08%
Dublin, OH 9 +1.04%
Hilliard, OH 8 +0.95%
Marysville, OH 6 +1.05%
Canal Winchester, OH 5 +1.0%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in Columbus?

Available apartments under $1,200 13,292
Top amenities Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 182
Pet friendly 836
Utilities included 53
Furnished 65
Studio 123
1 Bedroom 617
2 Bedroom 463

Where are Columbus Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Weinland park, University district, Fifth by northwest, King-lincoln bronzeville, Olde towne east
Weinland Park 47
University District 30
Fifth by Northwest 13
King-Lincoln Bronzeville 10
Olde Towne East 10
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