$925
1 bed1 bath500 sqftHouse
331 C Chittenden Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201
Rentals in Columbus, OH Under $1,500/mo
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$1,300
2 beds1.5 baths1,100 sqftTownhome
1600 Worthington Row Dr, Columbus, OH, 43235
$765
1 bed1 bath505 sqftCondo
1855 E. Rich Street 1B, Columbus, OH, 43205
$1,350
1 bed1 bath727 sqftCondo
1179 E. Main Street 1179-324, Columbus, OH, 43205
$1,300
1 bed1 bath738 sqftCondo
1179 E. Main Street 1179-323 ADA, Columbus, OH, 43205
$1,400
1 bed1 bath727 sqftCondo
1179 E. Main Street 1179-306, Columbus, OH, 43205
$895
2 beds1 bath665 sqftCondo
1736H E. Long St., Columbus, OH, 43203
$870
1 bed1 bath550 sqftCondo
775 E. Broad St. Apt. 12, Columbus, OH, 43205
$825
Studio1 bath420 sqftCondo
55 Hamilton Pk. 11, Columbus, OH, 43203
$950
2 beds1 bath665 sqftCondo
1730H E. Long St., Columbus, OH, 43203
$795
Studio1 bath450 sqftCondo
775 E. Broad St. 3, Columbus, OH, 43205
$870
1 bed1 bath550 sqftCondo
775 E. Broad St. 14, Columbus, OH, 43205
$845
1 bed1 bath490 sqftCondo
1514 E. Long St. 01, Columbus, OH, 43203
$750
1 bed1 bathHouse
397 Catherine Street Unit 4, Columbus, OH, 43223
$830
Studio1 bath230 sqftCondo
1949 Parsons Ave Various, Columbus, OH, 43207
$1,150
3 beds1 bath1,120 sqftCondo
1514 E 26th Ave., Columbus, OH, 43211
$1,300
1 bed1 bath738 sqftCondo
1179 E. Main Street 1179-223 ADA, Columbus, OH, 43205
$1,250
2 beds1.5 baths1,000 sqftHouse
1317 Aberdeen Ave, Columbus, OH, 432111448
$1,325
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftTownhome
2026 Noe Bixby Road, Columbus, OH, 43232
$1,150
2 beds1 bathCondo
1516 S. High Street, Columbus, OH, 43207
$875
1 bed1 bath718 sqftCondo
2357 D S. WoodBrook Cr, Columbus, OH, 43223
$1,095
2 beds1.5 baths720 sqftTownhome
1709 Carstare Dr, Columbus, OH, 43227
$900
2 beds1 bath950 sqftCondo
172 S HIGHLAND AVE, Columbus, OH, 43223
$800
2 beds1 bath864 sqftCondo
844 Moon Road, Columbus, OH, 43224
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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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