Affordable Apartments for Rent in Columbus, Ohio Under $1,000
Citywide average rent in Columbus is sitting somewhere between $1,300 and $1,490 a month right now, depending on which report you check. Against that backdrop, a unit that reliably rents for under $1,000 stands out — and it's worth knowing where that kind of pricing actually still exists in this market.
Where Columbus Rent Actually Falls Below $1,000
Even Columbus's most budget-friendly unit type, the studio, averages $982 a month citywide according to RentCafe, and studios make up only a small share of the city's rental inventory. One-bedroom averages from most sources run from $1,077 to $1,216. In other words, an apartment that starts under $1,000 — especially a one-bedroom with a full kitchen and its own bathroom, not a studio — is genuinely below what most of the city is charging for that same square footage.
What "Affordable" Should Still Include
A lower rent number is only a good deal if it's not hiding costs or trade-offs elsewhere. Before committing to a lower-priced unit anywhere in Columbus, it's worth confirming:
• Whether utilities like electric are included or billed separately
• Typical maintenance response time for repairs
• What's covered by the security deposit and what isn't
• Whether parking is included or an added monthly cost
• On-site management availability if something comes up
Under $1,000 at The Continent French Quarter
Our One Bedroom, One Bath Suite starts at $875 a month — with electric included, not billed on top. That's under $1,000 with a utility that most Columbus renters are paying separately on top of a higher base rent. Several of our other floor plans start well below the citywide averages listed above as well.
Floor Plans & Starting Rent
Rent across our six floor plans ranges from $875 to $1,500 a month:
• One Bedroom, One Bath Suite (the Sulu floor plan)
• Two Bedroom, One Bath
• Two Bedroom, Two Bath Suite (the Caribbean floor plan)
• Two Bedroom, Two Bath Townhouse (the Coral floor plan)
• Two Bedroom, Two Bath Suite with washer/dryer hookup
• Two Bedroom, Two Bath Townhouse with washer/dryer hookup
Schedule Your Tour
If staying under budget without giving up a real kitchen, your own bathroom, and included electric matters to you, get in touch to see current availability.
Call: 614-985-1950
Learn more: continentfrenchquarter.com
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