$950
1 bed1 bath744 sqftApartment
E 14th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201
Rentals in Columbus, OH Under $1,500/mo
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$900
1 bed1 bathApartment
1814-1820 Summit Street, Columbus, OH, 43201
$950
1 bed1 bathApartment
1814-1820 Summit Street, Columbus, OH, 43201
$900
1 bed1 bath656 sqftApartment
2150 N 4th St, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,000
1 bed1 bath660 sqftApartment
1827 N 4th St, Columbus, OH, 43201
$950
1 bed1 bath660 sqftApartment
1827 N 4th St, Columbus, OH, 43201
$950
1 bed1 bath660 sqftApartment
1827 N 4th St, Columbus, OH, 43201
$950
1 bed1 bath660 sqftApartment
1827 N 4th St, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,450
3 beds1 bath1,700 sqftApartment
89-91 E Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,250
2 beds1 bathApartment
89-91 E Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,100
1 bed1 bathApartment
89-91 E Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201
$900
Studio1 bathApartment
89-91 E Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201
$650
Studio1 bathApartment
89-91 E Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,250
2 beds1.5 baths1,200 sqftHouse
243 N Wayne Ave, Columbus, OH, 43204
$1,300
2 beds1 bath975 sqftApartment
844-846 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH, 43205
$1,415
2 beds2 baths1,150 sqftApartment
5885 Tuttle's Grove Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43016
$1,199
1 bed1 bath678 sqftApartment
3520 Red Hook Crossing, Columbus, OH, 43219
$1,135
1 bed1 bath678 sqftApartment
3520 Red Hook Crossing, Columbus, OH, 43219
$1,350
2 beds1 bathApartment
168 w 9th Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,350
2 beds1 bathApartment
168 w 9th Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,345
2 beds1 bathTownhome
2414 Timber Trail Dr. S., Columbus, OH, 43224
$1,099
2 beds1 bath948 sqftApartment
5400 Diamond Loch, Columbus, OH, 43228
$1,099
2 beds1 bath948 sqftApartment
5400 Diamond Loch, Columbus, OH, 43228
$1,139
2 beds1 bath948 sqftApartment
5400 Diamond Loch, Columbus, OH, 43228
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Columbus, OH
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Columbus inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Columbus.
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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Columbus, OH
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Columbus, OH
Rentler currently shows 1,290 rentals in Columbus priced under $1,500. 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 $1,500 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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