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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

25 rentals

1009 Bryden Rd. 245 S. 21st St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

1009 Bryden Rd. 245 S. 21st St.

1009 1009 Bryden Rd. & 245 S. 21st Street, Columbus, OH 43205

Affordable | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$815

Apartment for rent

45 Governor Pl #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap King-Lincoln Bronzeville apartment for rent in Columbus

45 Governor Pl #15, Columbus, OH 43203

Affordable | On-site laundry | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$960

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
45 Governor Pl #25 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap King-Lincoln Bronzeville apartment for rent in Columbus

45 Governor Pl #25, Columbus, OH 43203

Affordable | On-site laundry | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

$960

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Liberty Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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2h ago

10

Excellent

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Liberty Place Apartments

250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215

Affordable | Garage parking | Swimming pool

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$995–$2,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
Controlled Access
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
Package Service
Swimming Pool

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Starr High Studios - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.9

Very good

Starr High Studios

999 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,000–$2,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Package Service
Wi-Fi
Vera on Broad - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Vera on Broad

366 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,060–$2,260

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Elevator
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,550

N Wall St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,745

732 1 2 Neil Ave

The Ethan - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

The Ethan

1179 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,175–$1,598

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Elevator
In-Unit Laundry
The Frisbie - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1h ago

8.5

Very good

The Frisbie

750 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,185–$1,855

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
On-Site Management
Package Service
Storage
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772res - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

772res

772 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

675 South 9th Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

675 South 9th Street

675 S 9th St, Columbus, OH 43206

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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$1,950

German Village

$1,060–$1,275

Downtown Columbus

$1,880

Short North

$1,350

Victorian Village

Crossline - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
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4h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Crossline

300 E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,254–$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
On-Site Management
Package Service
Roof Deck
Swimming Pool
Wheelchair Accessible

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Beucler - 1051 Hunter - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

Beucler - 1051 Hunter

1051 Hunter Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Affordable | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Luxury Living in the Short North! - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

7.9

Very good

Luxury Living in the Short North!

1079 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,390–$2,650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
Microwave
On-Site Management
Wi-Fi
449 Reinhard Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Merion Village apartment for rent in Columbus

2BR/1.0BA

449 Reinhard Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Chestnut House - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.6

Very good

Chestnut House

N Wall St, Columbus, OH 43215

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
1715-1717-1719-1721 N Star Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

1715-1717-1719-1721 N Star Road

1715-1717-1719-1721 N Star Road, Grandview Heights, OH 43212

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
732 1 2 Neil Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus

732 1 2 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

Affordable | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$1,745

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 5

Reinhard Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap German Village apartment for rent in Columbus

3BR/1.5BA

Reinhard Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

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Preston Centre - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.4

Very good

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Preston Centre

155 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,996–$7,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Fitness Center
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Residents Lounge

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108 Hawkes Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Columbus

108 Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH 43222

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,190

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
622 W State St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Columbus

622 W State St, Columbus, OH 43215

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,190

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
106 North High Street #401 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus

Affordable | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Condo for rent

Edgehill Flats LLC - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

7.7

Very good

Edgehill Flats LLC

1155 Edgehill Rd, Grandview Heights, OH 43212

Affordable | Dishwasher | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

Briggs & Sycamore — 364 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Briggs & Sycamore — 364

364-372 364-372 Sycamore/684-686 Briggs, Columbus, OH 43206

Affordable | Dishwasher | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Parkside On Pearl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7

Very good

Parkside On Pearl

35 E Hubbard Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

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💸Lowest price$815
🔑Available apartment rentals25
💰Best rent deal1009 1009 Bryden Rd. & 245 S. 21st Street
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🧦In-unit laundry
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