$789
1 bed1 bath625 sqftApartment
797,807,827 South James Rd, Columbus, OH, 43227
Rentals in Columbus, OH Under $1,000/mo
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$859
1 bed1 bath623 sqftApartment
4151 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43224
$965
1 bed1 bathApartment
4565 Northland Sq. Dr. E., Columbus, OH, 43231
$999
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
5341 , 5353 N. High St, Columbus, OH, 43214
$999
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
5341 , 5353 N. High St, Columbus, OH, 43214
$839
1 bed1 bath913 sqftApartment
1445 E. Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43205
$950
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
1773 MOUND ST, Columbus, OH, 43223
$820
1 bed1 bathApartment
499 E Columbus St, Columbus, OH, 43206
$938
1 bed1 bath610 sqftApartment
626 Bantry Bay Ct, Galloway, OH, 43119
$995
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
1778-1800 N 4th St, Columbus, OH, 43201
$750
1 bed1 bathApartment
397 Catherine Street, Columbus, OH, 43223
$750
1 bed1 bathApartment
397 Catherine Street, Columbus, OH, 43223
$995
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
1778-1800 N 4th St, Columbus, OH, 43201
$915
1 bed1 bath505 sqftApartment
1040 Bryden Road II, Columbus, OH, 43205
$1,000
2 beds1 bath740 sqftApartment
48-50 N Eureka Ave, Columbus, OH, 43204
$995
2 beds1 bath1,038 sqftTownhome
2375 Belcher Dr, Columbus, OH, 43224
$849
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
4645 Tamarack Blvd Unit 113, Columbus, OH, 43229
$849
1 bed1 bath556 sqftApartment
5827 N Meadows Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43229
$895
1 bed1 bath556 sqftApartment
712-714 Riverview Dr., Columbus, OH, 43202
$950
1 bed1 bath601 sqftApartment
45 Governor Pl - 23, Columbus, OH, 43203
$825
1 bed1 bath680 sqftApartment
2888 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43224
$849
1 bed1 bath525 sqftApartment
1116 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43206
$700
1 bed1 bath547 sqftApartment
415 Nace Ave. Unit A, Columbus, OH, 43223
$699
1 bed1 bathApartment
1472-1490 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201
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Rentals under $1,000 per month in Columbus often include studios, one-bedrooms, and select two-bedrooms in older buildings or farther from premium retail corridors. Use filters for property type and pet policy to avoid surprises, and compare total monthly cost including utilities and parking fees. Inventory under $1,000 in Columbus turns over quickly — save searches and apply promptly when a fit appears.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,000 in Columbus, OH
Rentler currently shows 527 rentals in Columbus priced under $1,000. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,000 price point in Columbus, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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