$1,350
1 bed1 bath675 sqftApartment
1295 Chesapeake Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43212
Rentals in Columbus, OH Under $1,500/mo
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$1,439
1 bed1 bath678 sqftApartment
5700 Rocky Ridge Landings Drive, Westerville, OH, 43081
$1,195
3 beds1 bath1,384 sqftApartment
1906-1908 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211
$1,499
3 beds1.5 baths1,608 sqftApartment
4312 Westport Road, Columbus, OH, 43228
$1,100
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
1806 North Star Road, Columbus, OH, 43212
$950
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
1530 King Ave., Columbus, OH, 43212
$910
1 bed1 bath450 sqftApartment
1450 King Ave., Columbus, OH, 43212
$1,280
1 bed1 bath573 sqftApartment
815 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43203
$900
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
1515 Northwest Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43212
$1,280
1 bed1 bath573 sqftApartment
815 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43203
$1,395
1 bed1 bath928 sqftApartment
772 N. High St, Columbus, OH, 43215
$1,410
2 beds1 bath888 sqftApartment
3400 Twin Creeks Dr, Columbus, OH, 43204
$1,190
3 beds1 bath1,120 sqftApartment
898-900 E 13th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211
$950
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
1773 MOUND ST, Columbus, OH, 43223
$699
Studio1 bathApartment
240-242 W 8th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201
$1,399
1 bed1 bath678 sqftApartment
5700 Rocky Ridge Landings Drive, Westerville, OH, 43081
$980
1 bed1 bath576 sqftApartment
2760 Flag Lane, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068
$899
2 beds1 bath864 sqftApartment
1171 Sanborn Place, Columbus, OH, 43229
$945
1 bed1 bath536 sqftApartment
4979 Kingshill Drive, Columbus, OH, 43229
$945
1 bed1 bath536 sqftApartment
4979 Kingshill Drive, Columbus, OH, 43229
$945
1 bed1 bath536 sqftApartment
4979 Kingshill Drive, Columbus, OH, 43229
$945
1 bed1 bath536 sqftApartment
4979 Kingshill Drive, Columbus, OH, 43229
$945
1 bed1 bath536 sqftApartment
4979 Kingshill Drive, Columbus, OH, 43229
$945
1 bed1 bath536 sqftApartment
4979 Kingshill Drive, Columbus, OH, 43229
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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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