Columbus/ Real Estate & Development
Published on September 26, 2019
Apartments for rent in Columbus: What will $1,700 get you?1245 Park Plaza Drive | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Columbus?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding affordable apartments in Columbus if you've got up to $1,700/month earmarked for your rent.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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423 N. Front St. (Downtown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,613/month, this 1,266-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 423 N. Front St.

The apartment, which comes furnished, offers hardwood flooring. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking and secured entry. The rental is cat-friendly. Be prepared for an $800 cat fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1245 Park Plaza Drive (Greenbriar Farm)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom townhome situated at 1245 Park Plaza Drive. It's listed for $1,625/month for its 2,029 square feet.

The building features garage parking and secured entry. You can also expect a fireplace and in-unit laundry in the furnished townhome. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. 

According to Walk Score, this location isn't very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1444 Chesapeake Ave. (Tri-Village)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 1,352-square-foot two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom townhome at 1444 Chesapeake Ave. that's going for $1,635/month.

In the unit, the listing promises in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $300 pet fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is very walkable and is convenient for biking.

(See the full listing here.)

1895 Summit St. (The Ohio State University)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 1895 Summit St., here's a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom spot that's listed for $1,649/month.

The unit offers a balcony. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

350 Mt Vernon Ave. (Downtown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located at 350 Mt Vernon Ave. It's listed for $1,650/month for its 966 square feet.

You can expect a balcony and in-unit laundry in the apartment. Building amenities include a gym. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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