$1,370
1 bed1 bath863 sqftApartment
5303 Wilcox Rd, Dublin, OH, 43016
Rentals in Columbus, OH Under $1,500/mo
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$1,000
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
148 S Powell Ave., Columbus, OH, 43204
$925
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
3031-35 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH, 43202
$1,200
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
69 E Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,100
2 beds1 bath725 sqftApartment
34 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201
$975
2 beds1 bath715 sqftApartment
835 East Mithoff Street, Columbus, OH, 43206
$975
2 beds1 bath715 sqftApartment
835 East Mithoff Street, Columbus, OH, 43206
$975
2 beds1 bath715 sqftApartment
835 East Mithoff Street, Columbus, OH, 43206
$950
1 bed1 bath601 sqftApartment
45 Governor Pl - 12, Columbus, OH, 43203
$1,099
1 bed1 bath530 sqftApartment
2283 Graydon Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43220
$1,479
2 beds1 bath933 sqftApartment
5700 Rocky Ridge Landings Drive, Westerville, OH, 43081
$1,439
1 bed1 bath678 sqftApartment
5700 Rocky Ridge Landings Drive, Westerville, OH, 43081
$1,419
1 bed1 bath678 sqftApartment
5700 Rocky Ridge Landings Drive, Westerville, OH, 43081
$599
Studio1 bathApartment
1472-1490 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,150
1 bed1 bathApartment
1119 Pennsylvania Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,475
2 beds1.5 baths925 sqftTownhome
83 East 11th Avenue Apartment D, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,475
2 beds1.5 baths925 sqftTownhome
83 East 11th Avenue Apartment B, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,145
1 bed1 bath668 sqftApartment
984 N High Street, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,450
3 beds1 bath864 sqftHouse
157 S. Eureka, Columbus, OH, 43204
$899
Studio1 bathApartment
486 W 4th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201
$950
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
1796 Holburn Ave., Columbus, OH, 43207
$950
1 bed1 bath470 sqftApartment
1669 North 4th Street Apartment A1, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,450
1 bed1 bathApartment
200 E 1st Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,000
2 beds1.5 baths880 sqftTownhome
3409 Bexvie Ave., Columbus, OH, 43227
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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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