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Cheap Apartments in Columbus, OH

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$799 - 1,050
Garden Heights Apartments
Deal
3.4
257 S Central Ave Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Virtual Tour
Air Conditioning
37
$999 - 1,149
Worthington Gardens
4.2
5146 N. High St. Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
Pool
1
$699 - 949
S High St 1116 RGI
1116 S High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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Student
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Surface Parking
11
$999
Highland St 1441-1443 CR
1441 Highland St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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12
$699 - 749
W 8th Ave 240-242 SWP
240-242 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH
Studio | Available Now
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17
$1,049
Summit St 1770 1770
2.5
1770 Summit St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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18
$799
Worthington St 1467-1469 HHR
4.0
1467 Worthington St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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12
$949
Highland St 1320 TPP
1320 Highland 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 | Available Now
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34
$949
217 E Livingston Ave A
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Old Oaks
28
$995
✨ Renovated 1-bedroom Apartment | Private Parking | Move-in Special!!
45 Governor Pl Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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King-Lincoln Bronzeville
18
$949
1683 Summit
3.0
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Student
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Weinland Park
2
$799
W 8th Ave 226 CR
226 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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15
$835
Lumarc Apartments
888 E Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH
Studio | Available Now
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28
$995
Stop Here! This Move In Special Is A Must Have!
45 Governor Pl Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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King-Lincoln Bronzeville
28
$995
✨ Renovated 1-bedroom Apartment | Private Parking | Move-in Special!!!
45 Governor Pl Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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King-Lincoln Bronzeville
2
$799
N High St 2316-2320 TPP
4.0
2316-2320 N High St Columbus, OH
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1
$899
W 4th Ave 486 TNB
486 W 4th Ave Columbus, OH
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1
$899
N High St 2228 TPP
4.0
2228 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Oct. 1, 2026
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5
$1,030
University Gardens
3617 Beulah Rd Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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1
$799 - 939
W Oakland Ave 42-50 WOR
42-50 W Oakland Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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2
$599 - 949
1472-1490 Neil Ave
Columbus, OH
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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19
$995
Pine Hill Townhomes
1699-5415 Lonsdale Rd Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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1
$995
Beautifully Updated East Side Flats!
45 Governor Pl Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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King-Lincoln Bronzeville
9
$1,015
1544 E Broad St
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
5
$989
600 - Napoleon Park, Llc
Napoleon Ave / Doney Ct Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
27
$680 - 1,050
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Altitude Columbus
1150 Kinnear Rd Columbus, OH
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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17
$929 - 999
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Lumen on Ninth
Deal
76 E 9th Ave Columbus, OH
3 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
23
$804 - 1,077
The Trails At Arbor Court
4314 Dresden St Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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29
$795 - 870
775 E Broad St
3.0
Columbus, OH
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many cheap apartments are available in Columbus, OH on Rentable.co?

There are 345 cheap apartments in Columbus currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

What is the average rent for a cheap apartment in Columbus, OH?

The average monthly rent for a cheap apartment in Columbus is about $350.

How many studio cheap apartments are available in Columbus?

Rentable.co has 308 studio cheap apartments available for rent in Columbus.

How many one-bedroom cheap apartments are available in Columbus?

Rentable.co has 1,160 one-bedroom cheap apartments available for rent in Columbus.

How many two-bedroom cheap apartments are available in Columbus?

Rentable.co has 979 two-bedroom cheap apartments available for rent in Columbus.

Can I afford a cheap apartment in Columbus, OH?

To comfortably afford a cheap apartment in Columbus based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $14,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most cheap apartments for rent in Columbus, OH?

  1. Weinland Park
  2. Fifth by Northwest
  3. Downtown Columbus
  4. Uptown District

Cheap Apartments in Columbus, OH: September Rental Information

Welcome to the September 2026 Columbus Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the September 2026 key findings and figures for the Columbus rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,000 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Columbus and surrounding areas. This summary also provides insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,000 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

Available Cheap Apartments: Columbus vs. Surrounding Areas

Columbus, OH
Westerville, OH
Dublin, OH
20
3
3
The chart above provides a snapshot of the number of available cheap apartments in Columbus, OH and the surrounding areas as of September 2026. The data includes the total inventory of affordable rental units in the Columbus, OH metro area, as well as specific availability in 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. This information is essential for prospective renters looking to find affordable housing options in and around Columbus, with a comprehensive understanding of the current market. Please note that these numbers might fluctuate as new listings become available or are filled.

Cheap Apartments Now vs. Last Month: Columbus and Surrounding Areas

City Cheap Apartments in September M/M % Change
Columbus, OH 21 +1.02%
Westerville, OH 4 +0.9%
Dublin, OH 3 +1.1%
Canal Winchester, OH 2 +1.0%
Blacklick, OH 1 +1.0%
Grandview Heights, OH 1 +1.0%
Marysville, OH 1 +1.0%
Reynoldsburg, OH 1 +0.8%
Hilliard, OH 1 +1.0%
Grove City, OH 1 +1.0%

Looking for Cheap Apartments in Columbus?

Available cheap apartments 2,223
Top amenities Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Refrigerator, Pool
Deals 57
Pet friendly 27
Studio 17
1 Bedroom 66
2 Bedroom 33

Where are Cheap Columbus Apartments?

Top Neighborhoods Weinland park, Fifth by northwest, Downtown columbus, Uptown district
Weinland Park 2
Fifth by Northwest 2
Downtown Columbus 1
Uptown District 1
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