$799
1 bed1 bathApartment
226 W 8th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201
Rentals in Columbus, OH Under $1,500/mo
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$859
1 bed1 bath623 sqftApartment
4151 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43224
$1,385
1 bed1 bath720 sqftApartment
80 South 18th Street, Columbus, OH, 43205
$1,286
3 beds1.5 baths1,095 sqftApartment
4573 Westport Rd., Columbus, OH, 43228
$1,375
2 beds1.5 baths919 sqftApartment
4573 Westport Rd., Columbus, OH, 43228
$1,425
1 bed1 bath687 sqftApartment
1444 Chesapeake Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43212
$800
Studio1 bath350 sqftApartment
1860 North Star Road, Columbus, OH, 43212
$1,110
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
1800 North Star Road, Columbus, OH, 43212
$780
Studio1 bath350 sqftApartment
1860 North Star Road, Columbus, OH, 43212
$800
Studio1 bath350 sqftApartment
1850 North Star Road, Columbus, OH, 43212
$790
Studio1 bath350 sqftApartment
1516 King Ave., Columbus, OH, 43212
$1,495
3 beds1 bath1,404 sqftApartment
2444-2446 Deming Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43202
$900
1 bed1 bathApartment
1330 W 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43212
$1,000
2 beds1 bath756 sqftApartment
1061-1063 East 15th Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43211
$799
1 bed1 bath470 sqftApartment
4739 Hilton Ave, Columbus, OH, 43228
$809
1 bed1 bath737 sqftApartment
1416 Striebel Rd., Columbus, OH, 43227
$809
1 bed1 bath737 sqftApartment
1416 Striebel Rd., Columbus, OH, 43227
$850
1 bed1 bath639 sqftApartment
1410 - 1478 Livingston Ct., Columbus, OH, 43227
$819
1 bed1 bath737 sqftApartment
1416 Striebel Rd., Columbus, OH, 43227
$819
1 bed1 bath737 sqftApartment
1416 Striebel Rd., Columbus, OH, 43227
$789
1 bed1 bath625 sqftApartment
797,807,827 South James Rd, Columbus, OH, 43227
$789
1 bed1 bath625 sqftApartment
797,807,827 South James Rd, Columbus, OH, 43227
$1,150
Studio1 bathApartment
900 - 904 South High St., Columbus, OH, 43206
$1,330
2 beds1 bathApartment
35 Lundy St., Columbus, OH, 43215
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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 1,289 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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