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Cheap Apartments in Columbus, OH

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$1,025
Juniper Crossing II
70 Obetz Rd Columbus, OH
2 BR | Sep. 30, 2026
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Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
52
$960 - 1,150
Granville Woods Lofts
910 Rhoads Ave Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
46
$506 - 1,135
Wheatland Crossing II
174 N Wheatland Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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35
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$699 - 1,050
Garden Heights Apartments
Deal
3.4
257 S Central Ave Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
29
$789 - 999
Columbus Park Apartments
Deal
2143 Winslow Dr Columbus, OH
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Pool
21
$1,100
W Tompkins St 106-108 NPR
106-108 W Tompkins St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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31
$1,025
Jenkins Lofts
27 W Jenkins Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Merion Village
31
$972 - 1,295
Atcheson Place Lofts
1001 Atcheson St Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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King-Lincoln Bronzeville
1
$899 - 949
S High St 1116 RGI
1116 S High St 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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18
$1,049
Worthington St 1467-1469 HHR
4.0
1467 Worthington St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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10
$899
N High St 2232 SSR
4.0
2232 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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11
$949
Worthington St 1445 HHR
4.0
1445 Worthington St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 19, 2026
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13
$1,100
E 15th Ave 325 TPP
325 E 15th Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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12
$799 - 899
W 8th Ave 240-242 SWP
240-242 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH
Studio | Aug. 19, 2026
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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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12
$949
Highland St 1320 TPP
1320 Highland St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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39
$1,049
1433-1437 Highland St
5.0
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 19, 2026
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Surface Parking
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2
$849
W 8th Ave 226 CR
226 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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1
$1,099
Summit St 1677-1683 TPP
1677 Summit St Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 19, 2026
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15
$849
Lumarc Apartments
888 E Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH
Studio | Available Now
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12
$1,000
Pinetree Village Apartments
3170 Melissa Pl Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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1
$1,050
Chittenden Ave 34 UL
34 Chittenden Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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Dog Friendly
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Student
Air Conditioning
2
$825
N High St 2316-2320 TPP
4.0
2316-2320 N High St Columbus, OH
Studio | Aug. 18, 2026
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1
$899
N High St 2228 TPP
4.0
2228 N High St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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Student
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12
$799 - 985
Village Court Apartments
4646 Tamarack Blvd Columbus, OH
1 - 2 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
$899
Highland St 1447 CR
5.0
1447 Highland St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 19, 2026
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1
$899
Summit St 1722 GW2
1722 Summit St Columbus, OH
1 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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Weinland Park
5
$1,099
University Gardens
3617 Beulah Rd Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 378 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 259 studio cheap apartments available for rent in Columbus.

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

Rentable.co has 926 one-bedroom cheap apartments available for rent in Columbus.

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

Rentable.co has 666 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: August Rental Information

Welcome to the August 2026 Columbus Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 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

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 August 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 August M/M % Change
Columbus, OH 21 +1.02%
Westerville, OH 3 +0.95%
Dublin, OH 3 +1.05%
Canal Winchester, OH 2 +1.0%
Hilliard, OH 1 +1.0%
Grandview Heights, OH 1 +1.0%
Marysville, OH 1 +1.0%
Blacklick, OH 1 +1.0%
Reynoldsburg, OH 1 +0.33%
Grove City, OH 1 +1.2%

Looking for Cheap Apartments in Columbus?

Available cheap apartments 1,894
Top amenities Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Refrigerator, Pool
Deals 52
Pet friendly 24
Studio 16
1 Bedroom 55
2 Bedroom 39

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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