$925
2 beds1 bath744 sqftCondo
266 S POWELL AVE, Columbus, OH, 43204
Rentals in Columbus, OH Under $1,500/mo
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$890
1 bed1 bath347 sqftCondo
340 St. Clair Ave. 203, Columbus, OH, 43203
$1,050
1 bed1 bath1,035 sqftCondo
440 Rhoads Ave. C, Columbus, OH, 43205
$975
2 beds1 bath950 sqftHouse
1199 E North Broadway St, Columbus, OH, 432244145
$1,250
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
476 Taylor Ave 201, Columbus, OH, 43203
$1,400
3 beds1 bath1,232 sqftCondo
121 North Oakley Ave., Columbus, OH, 43204
$795
2 beds1 bath610 sqftCondo
195 Clifton Ct. 9, Columbus, OH, 43203
$795
2 beds1 bath610 sqftCondo
195 Clifton Ct. Apt. 5, Columbus, OH, 43203
$765
1 bed1 bath500 sqftCondo
195 Clifton Ct. Apt. 8, Columbus, OH, 43203
$795
Studio1 bath450 sqftCondo
775 E. Broad St. 40, Columbus, OH, 43205
$1,450
3 beds1 bath954 sqftCondo
3713 Dort Pl Unit B, Columbus, OH, 43227
$1,450
3 beds1 bath953 sqftCondo
3713 Dort Pl Unit A, Columbus, OH, 43227
$1,400
3 beds1 bath1,303 sqftCondo
2016 Fairmont Ave., Columbus, OH, 43223
$1,375
2 beds1 bathCondo
2139 Ridgeview Rd., Columbus, OH, 43221
$900
3 beds1 bath1,288 sqftCondo
21 N. Wayne Ave., Columbus, OH, 43204
$1,500
3 beds1 bathTownhome
307 Taylor Ave A, Columbus, OH, 43203
$1,199
1 bed1 bath750 sqftCondo
304 Woodland Ave 1 G, Columbus, OH, 43203
$1,120
2 beds1 bath1,008 sqftTownhome
436 Columbian Ave, Columbus, OH, 43223
$1,107
2 beds1 bath985 sqftHouse
1252 E 23rd Ave, Columbus, OH, 432112532
$1,250
2 beds1.5 baths1,200 sqftHouse
243 N Wayne Ave, Columbus, OH, 43204
$1,095
2 beds1 bath1,020 sqftHouse
2836 Baughman Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211
$1,200
3 beds1 bathCondo
1223 E Twentieth Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43211
$1,500
3 beds1 bath1,008 sqftCondo
126 Town Street C, Gahanna, OH, 43230
$1,150
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftHouse
20 N. Eureka Ave., Columbus, OH, 43204
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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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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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