Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Amercrest Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (141 Rentals)

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property at 196 Clifton Ct

$849 - $910

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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196 Clifton Ct

ColumbusOH43203
property at 47 Parsons Ave

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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47 Parsons Ave

ColumbusOH43215

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property at 340 St Clair Ave

$940 - $1,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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340 St Clair Ave

ColumbusOH43203

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property at 420 E 16th Ave

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 7

420 E 16th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 1318 E 17th Ave

$1,050

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$1,050
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1318 E 17th Ave

ColumbusOH43211

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Amercrest, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amercrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Amercrest area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Broadway Apartments priced from $800. 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable Amercrest apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$800
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Hometeam Properties1 Bedroom - Multiple Floorplans Available1BR,1BA$849
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$850
1680 Summit St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
The Harris1 bed- A1BR,1BA$924
45 Governor Pl1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$960
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$972
Adelphi QuarterThe KingStudio,1BA$989

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amercrest, OH

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amercrest area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Amercrest apartment is the 1204 N 6th St Model at 1204 N 6th St, Unit 1204 N 6th St starting at $1,590 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amercrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
1204 N 6th St, Unit 1204 N 6th St1204 N 6th St2BR,1.5BA$1.23
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
1315 N 6th St, Unit 13151315 N 6th St3BR,1BA$1.12
1871 N 4th St4 Beds4BR,1BA$1.20
499 Wyandotte Ave, Unit 501499 Wyandotte Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
The Harris2 Bed- B2BR,2BA$1.22
69 N 20th St, Unit I69 N 20th St2BR,1BA$1.28
1573-1579 Cordell Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
1680 Summit St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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This website works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Amercrest, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amercrest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Amercrest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Amercrest is under $989.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amercrest?

The cheapest apartment in Amercrest is 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC which is listed at $839, while the average apartment in Amercrest costs $3,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Amercrest?

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 63 regular apartments in Amercrest 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 Amercrest?

Cheap apartments in Amercrest have an average cost of $186 which is $3,114 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amercrest.

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