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Apartments Under $1,200 in Columbus, OH

1 - 30 of 477 Results
47
$997 - 1,135
Wheatland Crossing II
174 N Wheatland Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
35
3D Tour
$699 - 999
Garden Heights Apartments
Deal
3.4
257 S Central Ave Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Air Conditioning
26
$739 - 1,129
Columbus Park Apartments
Deal
2143 Winslow Dr Columbus, OH
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
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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Furnished
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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
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
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Dishwasher
Pool
17
$899
Chittenden Ave 40-42 GW2
40-42 Chittenden Ave Columbus, OH
Studio | Aug. 11, 2026
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17
$949
Neil Ave 2330-2332 NO
2330-2332 Neil Ave Columbus, OH
Studio | Jul. 7, 2026
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9
$949 - 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
$1,060
The Frisbie
750 E Broad St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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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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Surface Parking
13
$1,200
E 15th Ave 325 TPP
325 E 15th Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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12
$699 - 899
W 8th Ave 240-242 SWP
240-242 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH
Studio | Available Now
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39
$779 - 1,149
1433-1437 Highland St
5.0
Columbus, OH
Studio - 1 BR | Jun. 3, 2026
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Student
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18
$1,149
Summit St 1770 1770
2.5
1770 Summit St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 4, 2026
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Student
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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3
$1,050
E Norwich Ave 4-16 SSR
4-16 E Norwich Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 22, 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
$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
2686-2688 Hibbert Ave
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Storage
University District
1
$899
Summit St 1722 GW2
1722 Summit St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 21, 2026
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Weinland Park
1
$775 - 1,025
W Oakland Ave 42-50 WOR
42-50 W Oakland Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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2
$749 - 1,149
1472-1490 Neil Ave
Columbus, OH
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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1
$1,149
Summit St 1677-1683 TPP
1677 Summit St Columbus, OH
2 BR | May. 28, 2026
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Dog Friendly
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1
$949
Highland St 1447 CR
5.0
1447 Highland St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 6, 2026
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19
$995
Pine Hill Townhomes
1699-5415 Lonsdale Rd Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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1
$1,200
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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Air Conditioning
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2
$1,200
Smith Pl 47 NCR
4.0
47 Smith Pl Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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1
$999 - 1,200
Chittenden Ave 34 UL
34 Chittenden Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 477 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 1,230 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 5,646 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 5,546 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. Downtown Columbus

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

Welcome to the May 2026 Columbus Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 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 47 95 142 190 <$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 $1,330, with the majority falling between $840 and $1,820. Out of the 11,145 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Columbus, 4,635 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 42% 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
Grove City, OH
Reynoldsburg, OH
Dublin, OH
Hilliard, OH
Marysville, OH
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9
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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 May, 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 579 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 May M/M % Change
Columbus, OH 505 +1.03%
Lancaster, OH 14 +1.05%
Delaware, OH 12 +0.97%
Westerville, OH 11 +1.0%
Grove City, OH 11 +0.9%
Reynoldsburg, OH 11 +1.06%
Dublin, OH 10 +1.03%
Hilliard, OH 7 +0.95%
Marysville, OH 6 +0.77%
Gahanna, OH 6 +0.91%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in Columbus?

Available apartments under $1,200 13,131
Top amenities Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 274
Pet friendly 950
Utilities included 63
Furnished 74
Studio 169
1 Bedroom 630
2 Bedroom 437

Where are Columbus Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Weinland park, University district, Fifth by northwest, Olde towne east, Downtown columbus
Weinland Park 52
University District 36
Fifth by Northwest 11
Olde Towne East 11
Downtown Columbus 9
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