$1,199
1 bed1 bath750 sqftCondo
304 Woodland Ave 2 D, Columbus, OH, 43203
Rentals in Columbus, OH Under $1,500/mo
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$1,300
1 bed1 bath550 sqftCondo
40 Parkwood Ave 309, Columbus, OH, 43203
$1,300
1 bed1 bath507 sqftCondo
40 Parkwood Ave 201, Columbus, OH, 43203
$880
2 beds1 bathHouse
1581 E Mound St Unit 2A, Columbus, OH, 43205
$1,295
2 beds2 baths1,100 sqftCondo
1655-103 Gilmore Park Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43204
$1,200
2 beds1 bath555 sqftCondo
340 St. Clair Ave. 106, Columbus, OH, 43203
$1,145
2 beds1 bath832 sqftCondo
874 S Spring Rd, Westerville, OH, 43081
$1,150
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftCondo
1044-1046 East Long Street - 1046, Columbus, OH, 43203
$1,500
3 beds1 bath1,250 sqftHouse
469 S Waverly St, Columbus, OH, 432132273
$975
2 beds1 bath810 sqftTownhome
2242 Dresden Street, Columbus, OH, 43211
$1,500
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftCondo
824 Atcheson, Columbus, OH, 43203
$990
1 bed1 bathHouse
1094 Oakwood Ave, Columbus, OH, 43206
$1,150
2 beds1 bathCondo
37 W. Neff Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43207
$1,195
1 bed1 bathCondo
1188 Hamlet Street, Columbus, OH, 43201
$950
2 beds1 bath660 sqftHouse
1020 E 13th Ave Apt C, Columbus, OH, 432112766
$1,350
3 beds1 bath1,300 sqftHouse
3738 Arkwood Ct, Columbus, OH, 432272001
$1,195
2 beds1.5 baths825 sqftCondo
6361 Proprietors Road B3, Worthington, OH, 43085
$875
1 bed1 bath750 sqftHouse
1882 E Hudson St, Columbus, OH, 432112324
$1,050
2 beds1 bath1,107 sqftCondo
1604 Minnesota Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211
$850
2 beds1 bath825 sqftCondo
315 Brehl Ave(ml), Columbus, OH, 43223
$1,000
3 beds1 bath1,000 sqftCondo
2557 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH, 43204
$975
2 beds1 bath672 sqftHouse
2231 Parkwood Av, Columbus, OH, 43211
$1,225
3 beds1.5 baths1,301 sqftHouse
31 Dana Ave, Columbus, OH, 43222
$740
Studio1 bath400 sqftCondo
72 Hamilton Pk. C12, Columbus, OH, 43203
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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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