Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Airport Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (57 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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Sterling Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

3145-3235 Sterling LnColumbus, OH 43219
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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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Maplewood Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Plaza

62-78 Maplewood AveColumbus, OH 43213

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Broadleigh Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadleigh Lofts

3210 Allegheny AveColumbus, OH 43209
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116 N High St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

116 N High St

116 N High StColumbus, OH 43230
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Providence Glen
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Providence Glen

2421 Adonai BlvdColumbus, OH 43219
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Janet Circle
2 Bedroom Apartments

Janet Circle

2975 N Janet CirColumbus, OH 43209
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Somerset Place Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Place Apartments

3810 Lifestyle BlvdColumbus, OH 43219
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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 East Broad Plaza priced from $720. Woodlands (OH) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Airport apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Broad PlazaAspenStudio,1BA$720
Woodlands (OH)Studio One Bath StandardStudio,1BA$725
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Bexley Plaza ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$820
89 North Hampton Road89 North Hampton Road - D1BR,1BA$850
Gahanna Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Eden of WhitehallGeneral2BR,1BA$899
Broadleigh LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$935
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady1BR,1BA$949
Penny Lane MewsTownhome1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Airport, OH

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Airport area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Traditions at Creekview in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Airport apartment is the Colony Diamond End Model at Townhomes at Fairways starting at $1,475 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the East Columbus 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.
Traditions at Creekview2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.33
Townhomes at FairwaysColony Diamond End2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Somerset Place ApartmentsUpgrade2BR,2BA$1.24
Penny Lane MewsTownhouse - Upgrade3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Providence Glen2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
Townhomes at Bexley CreekBexley Creek - 2 Bed 1 Bath Townhouse - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.40
The Residences at Edgewater Place2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Breezeway2BR,2BA$1.25
Broadleigh LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Gahanna Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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!

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 $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Airport?

The cheapest apartment in Airport is Gateway Apartments which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Airport costs $2,399.

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 8 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 $159 which is $2,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Airport.

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