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Apartments Under $1,200 in Columbus, OH

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$1,150
E Norwich Ave 4-16 SSR
4-16 E Norwich Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 22, 2026
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$1,200
Wyandotte Ave 379 MLR
379 Wyandotte Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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$899
N High St 2316-2320 TPP
4.0
2316-2320 N High St Columbus, OH
Studio | Aug. 4, 2026
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$899 - 1,199
Waldeck Ave 2196-2200 WR
2196-2200 Waldeck Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 5, 2026
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$849
W 8th Ave 226 CR
226 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 8, 2026
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$1,200
Short North! 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
999 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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$989
E 15th 435 Ave RGM
435 E 15th Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jun. 10, 2026
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$950
Wyandotte Ave 378 & Summit St 2296 MLR
378 Wyandotte Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 4, 2026
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$849 - 999
Highland St 1447 CR
5.0
1447 Highland St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Mar. 4, 2026
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$949 - 999
N High St 2213-2215 TPP
4.0
2213-2215 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 5, 2026
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$825 - 949
N High St 2228 TPP
4.0
2228 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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$899
Summit St 1722 GW2
1722 Summit St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 21, 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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$1,150
Summit St 1659-1661 MLR
1659 Summit St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 12, 2026
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$1,200
Short North! 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
999 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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$949 - 1,100
Chittenden Ave 34 UL
34 Chittenden Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
Smith Pl 47 NCR
4.0
47 Smith Pl Columbus, OH
1 BR | May. 6, 2026
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$995
Beautifully Updated East Side Flats!
45 Governor Pl Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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King-Lincoln Bronzeville
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$1,200
618.5 E 4th Ave
6185 E 4th Ave Columbus, OH
3 BR | Available Now
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Milo-Grogan
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$1,195
2080 E 5th Ave
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,150
1530 Genessee Ave
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,195
Swigo - Folkestone
1033 Folkestone Rd Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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$949
1683 Summit
3.0
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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$949
217 E Livingston Ave A
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Old Oaks
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$1,095
1236 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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$949
Neil Ave 1462-1464 HHR
1462-1464 Neil Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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$900 - 1,200
New Bridge - Promo
947 W Forest Crk Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$839 - 1,200
610-royal York Apartments, Llc
1445 E Broad St Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,186
Fairwood Commons
Deal
1774 E Main St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,042
Whispering Creek Apartments
2.8
1286 North Hague Avenue Columbus, OH
1 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 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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