Welcome to 490 Alden Avenue, Unit C. This ground-floor 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offers a large living room and open kitchen layout with easy access and no stairs to climb. Located in Old North Columbus, you'll be just minutes from The Ohio State University, Clintonville, the Short North, Downtown Columbus, and countless local restaurants, coffee shops, and neighborhood favorites.
Enjoy convenient access to High Street, major bus routes, I-71, and all that central Columbus has to offer while living in an established residential neighborhood.
Pet friendly (restrictions apply, contact us for details). Water, sewer, and trash: Flat monthly fee. Tenant pays all other utilities. Renter's insurance required at move-in.
Contact us to schedule your tour today. Professionally managed by Columbus Property Collective. Pet Friendly, High ceilings, Eat-in kitchen, Refrigerator, Open floor plan, Living room, Garden apartment, First floor walkup, Small building, Dogs ok, Cats ok, One year lease, Tenant pays water/sewer, Trash removal included, Park nearby, Snow removal included & Lawn care included.
142 days on RentalSource
RentalSource last checked: 17 hours ago · Listing updated: September 17, 2026
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Property Summary
Property Type:
Apartment
Rental Fee:
$895
Bedrooms:
1 bed
Bathrooms:
1 bath
Size:
800 sqft
Pets:
Cats & dogs
Laundry:
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Parking:
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Available:
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ID:
83798363
Amenities
•Trash & Lawn Care Included
•Refrigerator
Additional Details
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 490 Alden Ave #C in Columbus, OH 43201 rents for $895 a month. It has 800 square feet and is pet friendly. 490 Alden Ave #C was advertised by Leasing Team on June 11, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $895 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Columbus (about $980).
Typical $980This home $895
$800$1,400
From 252 one-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Columbus on RentalSource in October 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$980Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Columbus
The rent has dropped twice since it was listed on June 11, from $950 to $895. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from September 2024 to May 2025, ending at $795. Today's rent is $100 higher.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
September 17, 2026
Price change
$895−3.2%
−3.2%
September 2, 2026
Price change
$925−2.6%
−2.6%
June 11, 2026
Listed for rent
$950+19.5%
+19.5%
May 22, 2025
Listing removed
$795
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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