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Apartments Under $1,200 in Columbus, OH

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$841 - 1,095
Wheatland Crossing II
174 N Wheatland Ave Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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38
$1,099
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Luxe Belle | Student Housing
1529 N High St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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46
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$1,160 - 1,370
Northpark Place
Deal
1350 Gage St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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26
$739 - 1,129
Columbus Park Apartments
2143 Winslow Dr Columbus, OH
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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35
3D Tour
$699 - 899
Garden Heights Apartments
3.4
257 S Central Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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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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1
$999
S High St 1116 RGI
1116 S High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Feb. 17, 2026
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11
$1,200
226 E 16th Ave Carriage House
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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27
$799 - 1,199
Olentangy Village
3.6
2907 N High St Columbus, OH
Studio - 2 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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8
$995
Longview Apartments
1728-1738 E Long St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Millbrook
39
$725 - 949
1433-1437 Highland St
5.0
Columbus, OH
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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36
$1,185
Vera On Broad
366 E Broad St Suite 100 Columbus, OH
1 BR | Mar. 2, 2026
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33
$850
1075 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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Olde Towne East
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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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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40
$1,125
The Ethan
1179 E Main St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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12
$1,200
The Frisbie
750 E Broad St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Mar. 27, 2026
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Olde Towne East
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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17
$899 - 949
Neil Ave 2330-2332 NO
2330-2332 Neil Ave Columbus, OH
Studio | Jun. 25, 2026
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9
$1,122
1544 E Broad St
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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11
$949
Highland St 1441-1443 CR
1441 Highland St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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12
$749 - 929
W 8th Ave 240-242 SWP
240-242 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH
Studio - 1 BR | Apr. 7, 2026
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2
$849
W 8th Ave 226 CR
226 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 8, 2026
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11
$1,200
Short North! 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
999 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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Short North
1
$899 - 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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$949
E 17th Ave 10-14 NCRII
3.8
10 E 17th Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 15, 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 935 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 5,926 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 5,469 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. Olde Towne East
  4. Fifth by Northwest
  5. Short North

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

Welcome to the February 2026 Columbus Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the February 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 $1,880
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Columbus stands at $1,300, with the majority falling between $820 and $1,840. Out of the 10,197 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Columbus, 5,133 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 50% of the total available one-bedroom units in Columbus.

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

Columbus, OH
Lancaster, OH
Delaware, OH
Westerville, OH
Reynoldsburg, 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 February, 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 626 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 February M/M % Change
Columbus, OH 503 +0.93%
Lancaster, OH 17 +0.9%
Delaware, OH 13 +0.9%
Westerville, OH 12 +1.0%
Reynoldsburg, OH 11 +0.93%
Dublin, OH 10 +0.98%
Grove City, OH 9 +1.07%
Hilliard, OH 6 +1.08%
Gahanna, OH 5 +1.04%
Clearcreek Township, OH 5 +0.96%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in Columbus?

Available apartments under $1,200 13,488
Top amenities Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 298
Pet friendly 1,281
Utilities included 61
Furnished 97
Studio 200
1 Bedroom 715
2 Bedroom 534

Where are Columbus Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Weinland park, University district, Olde towne east, Fifth by northwest, Short north
Weinland Park 53
University District 45
Olde Towne East 13
Fifth by Northwest 10
Short North 9
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