Columbus/ Real Estate & Development
Published on December 03, 2019
Apartments for rent in Columbus: What will $1,200 get you?15 S. Garfield Ave. | Photo: Zumper

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 hunting down affordable apartments in Columbus if you've got a budget of up to $1,200/month.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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5541 Bowland Place (Tuttle)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,104/month, this 690-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 5541 Bowland Place.

In the apartment, you can anticipate a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a walk-in closet. The building boasts garage parking and secured entry. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent, has minimal bike infrastructure and has minimal transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

699 Wellingshire Blvd. (Slate Hill)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 1,157-square-foot two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment at 699 Wellingshire Blvd. that's going for $1,115/month.

You can expect to see a balcony in the unit. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a swimming pool and on-site laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address isn't very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

2979 Green Arbor Lane (Riverside)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 1,095-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 2979 Green Arbor Lane. It's listed for $1,122/month.

The building features on-site laundry and a gym. In the unit, the listing promises a walk-in closet and a fireplace. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is very walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1480 Runaway Bay Drive (Marble Cliff Crossing)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 1480 Runaway Bay Drive, here's a 676-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,125/month.

The apartment offers carpeted floors and a fireplace. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address isn't very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

15 S. Garfield Ave., #2 (Olde Town East)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 15 S. Garfield Ave. It's also listed for $1,125/month for its 1,015 square feet.

The apartment comes with a ceiling fan, a renovated kitchen and a fireplace. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)


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