Best Rental Finds in Columbus, OH: Enjoy Your Summer in a New Apartment and a New Neighborhood
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Many outsiders don’t realize that Columbus, OH is one of best cities in America to live in and an A-rated city for business and careers (according to Forbes). The city is thriving, with new exciting things opening all the time, like the new riverfront parkland, the Scioto Mile project, or the new wing at Columbus Museum of Art.
If you’ve decided to move to Columbus or to change neighborhoods within the city, you’ve probably done some research already on its positioning between the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, access to highways or bikeways (Bicentennial Bikeways Plan), and the city life in some of your areas of interest.
Now, allow us to take it from here. We’ve looked at the average rent prices in the city for studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms and three-bedrooms and we’d like to help you decide on your next rental apartment in Columbus. Take a tour of our top picks right now:
Galloway Village Apartments in Lincoln Village (Check Availability)
Monthly rent for a studio: $559 (compare to $604 average price for studios for rent in Columbus, OH)

Just a few minutes’ drive out West from Downtown Columbus, the Galloway Village Apartments offers for rent beautiful spacious studios with one bathroom, entirely equipped for a comfortable living style. Galloway Village team keeps the grounds clean and groomed; the apartments are well taken care of and the on-site team is very responsive. The Galloway Village is conveniently located close to public transportation and offers amenities like a basketball court, picnic area and playground.
The Edge at Arlington in Northcrest (Check Availability)
Monthly rent for a one-bedroom: $740 (compare to $849 average price for one-bedroom apartments for rent in Columbus, OH)

For a comfortable living, take a look at The Edge, offering one-bedroom apartments with spacious floor plans, private outdoor space, a swimming pool, and a fitness center on the premises to be launched soon. All units have air conditioning, fully-equipped kitchens, are cable-ready, garages available, and are also pet-friendly.
The Gardens in Somerset (Check Availability)
Monthly rent for a two-bedroom: $965 (compare to $1,092 average price for two-bedroom apartments for rent in Columbus, OH)

Location, location, location! The Gardens apartments in Somerset have it all: nearby Harrison Smith Park, Alum Creek multi use trail, Champions golf course, and Easton Towne shopping center, not to mention the proximity of I-270 and I-670, with downtown Columbus a short drive away. The two-bedroom apartments have the extras that make life easier and more enjoyable: washer/dryer, dishwasher, patio/balcony and extra storage, if you need it. Living here puts you close enough to Gahanna that you can walk to Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival.
Sterling Place in The Gables (Check Availability)
Monthly rent for a three-bedroom: $1,115 (compare to $1,258 average price for three-bedroom apartments for rent in Columbus, OH)

The three-bedroom apartment at Sterling Place has been recently renovated with new countertops, flooring, lighting, and appliances. This unit features large closet spaces and a roomy balcony to enjoy the view. You can also enjoy a resident pool with a sundeck, a fitness center and a basketball court.
Browse more neighborhoods and find even more amazing and cheap rental apartments in Columbus, OH today!
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Nadia Balint is a senior creative writer for RENTCafé. She covers news and trends in residential and commercial real estate and their impact on our everyday life, including rental housing, for-sale housing, real estate development, homeownership, market reports, insurance, landlord-tenant laws, personal finance, urban development, economy, sustainability, and social issues. Nadia holds a B.S. in Business Management from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. You can connect with Nadia via email.
Nadia’s work and expertise have been quoted by major national and local media outlets, including CNN, CNBC, CBS News, Curbed, The NY Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Denver Post as well as industry publications, such as GlobeSt, Bisnow, Inman News, Multifamily Executive, and The Commercial Real Estate Show. Nadia also wrote for Multi-Housing News, Commercial Property Executive, HubSpot, and more. Prior to entering the real estate industry, Nadia worked in the legal field, where she gained over 10 years of experience in business, corporate, and real estate law.
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