$1,077
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
3077 Southwest Blvd, Grove City, OH, 43123
Rentals in Columbus, OH Under $1,500/mo
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$1,200
2 beds1.5 baths950 sqftApartment
1161 Woodwind Dr, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068
$1,365
2 beds2 baths1,049 sqftApartment
7124 Chadwood Lane, 7124 1A, Dublin, OH, 43235
$1,005
1 bed1 bath627 sqftApartment
2500 Water's Edge Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43209
$1,400
2 beds1 bath1,100 sqftTownhome
5398 Rockingham Court, Westerville, OH, 43081
$1,200
2 beds1 bath1,035 sqftApartment
1207 North High Street, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,335
2 beds1.5 baths1,280 sqftApartment
4230 Appian Way West, Gahanna, OH, 43230
$1,261
2 beds2 baths949 sqftApartment
3142 Vista View Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43231
$975
Studio1 bathApartment
40 W. 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,099
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
4711 Bay Run Dr., Columbus, OH, 43228
$1,099
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
4711 Bay Run Dr., Columbus, OH, 43228
$1,000
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftApartment
62 E Duncan St, Columbus, OH, 43201
$880
2 beds1 bathApartment
1581 E Mound St - Unit 2A, Columbus, OH, 43205
$925
1 bed1 bath725 sqftApartment
40 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201
$995
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
1778-1800 N 4th St, Columbus, OH, 43201
$995
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
1778-1800 N 4th St, Columbus, OH, 43201
$975
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
1773 MOUND ST, Columbus, OH, 43223
$1,168
2 beds1 bath650 sqftApartment
2979 Columbus St, Grove City, OH, 43123
$1,349
2 beds1.5 baths952 sqftTownhome
4187 Beechwold Dr, Columbus, OH, 43224
$1,199
2 beds1 bath952 sqftTownhome
4187 Beechwold Dr, Columbus, OH, 43224
$1,199
2 beds1 bath952 sqftTownhome
4187 Beechwold Dr, Columbus, OH, 43224
$1,125
2 beds1 bath952 sqftTownhome
4187 Beechwold Dr, Columbus, OH, 43224
$1,125
2 beds1 bath952 sqftTownhome
4187 Beechwold Dr, Columbus, OH, 43224
$1,025
2 beds1 bath912 sqftApartment
344 E 20th Ave, B, Columbus, OH, 43201
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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 1,288 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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