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Apartments Under $1,200 in Columbus, OH

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$995
348 E 13Th Ave
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 5, 2026
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Weinland Park
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$840
1002 Bryden RD
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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Olde Towne East
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$950
171 King Ave
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 22, 2026
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$1,099
90A West North Broadway
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Air Conditioning
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$1,150 - 1,175
Glenmawr
2350 Glenmawr Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,000
2048 Iuka Ave
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 14, 2026
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$1,100 - 1,200
The Prescott
22 E Prescott St Columbus, OH
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Short North
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$850
58 W 9Th Ave
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 22, 2026
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Weinland Park
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$910
1734 Summit St
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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Weinland Park
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$849 - 1,189
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VERVE Columbus
1355 N High St Columbus, OH
3 - 5 BR | Available Now
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$1,175
259 E 13Th Ave
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 5, 2026
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Weinland Park
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$1,125
618 S. Ogden Ave. - Coming Soon !
616 S Ogden Ave Columbus, OH
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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$910
195 Clifton Ct
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Millbrook
$1,100
63-65 Waverly - Mgl
63-65 N Waverly St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,025
2065 Summit St
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,175
2176 - 2182 N. 4th St.
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 14, 2026
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$1,100
5636 Cypress Chase
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,100
Nch - 879 E Mound St
879 E Mound St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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Olde Towne East
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$1,150
3468-3470 Race St
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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$995
866-868 Ellsworth Ave
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Jun. 2, 2026
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Old Oaks
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$1,150
486-488 S Huron Ave
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Hilliard
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$1,100
356 E 13th Ave
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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Weinland Park
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$999 - 1,200
Neil Ave 1260 GW2
1260 Neil Ave Columbus, OH
Studio - 2 BR | Jun. 3, 2026
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$850
Dunbar
1870-1880 Dunbar Dr Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,020
60 - M- McMillen
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Jul. 22, 2026
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$1,020
60 - G
Columbus, OH
Studio | Jul. 22, 2026
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$925
2654-2656 Avalon Place
2654 Avalon Pl Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,095
360-362 E Hinman Ave
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Hungarian Village
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$875
316 E 15th Ave
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 3, 2026
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$1,000
57 N Waverly St. - Fully Updated!
57-59 N Waverly St Columbus, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 475 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 5,624 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 5,518 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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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 10
Downtown Columbus 9
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