Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Airport Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Yearling Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yearling Plaza

151 S Yearling RdColumbus, OH 43213
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Eastway Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastway Village

4237 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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Colonial East Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial East Apartments

4229 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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80 Shull Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Shull Ave

80 Shull AveGahanna, OH 43230

Airport, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Airport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Airport area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Woodlands (OH) priced from $680. 630 - NAPOLEON PLAZA, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Airport apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodlands (OH)Studio OStudio,1BA$680
630 - NAPOLEON PLAZA, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$799
Gahanna Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$830
Bexley PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$830
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Airport, OH

As of November 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Airport area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bexley House in the in the East Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Airport apartment is the Deluxe Model at Somerset Place Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Cassady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Airport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bexley House3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
Somerset Place ApartmentsDeluxe2BR,2BA$1.31
630 - NAPOLEON PLAZA, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.77
Crosspoint Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.26
Broadleigh LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Penny Lane MewsGarden - Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.26
924 Rarig Ave, Unit B924 Rarig Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Gahanna Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Hunter's Ridge Apartments1 BR Garden1BR,1BA$1.29
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Airport, Columbus, OH

Ranked #139

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Airport, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Airport Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Airport Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Airport?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Airport is under $885.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Airport?

The cheapest apartment in Airport is Woodlands (OH) which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Airport costs $1,949.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Airport?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Airport that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Airport?

Cheap apartments in Airport have an average cost of $191 which is $1,758 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Airport.

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