Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bexley Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (50 Rentals)

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$1,150

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3012 E 6th Ave

ColumbusOH43219
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3176 E 5th Ave, Unit 3176
$1,300

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3176 E 5th Ave, Unit 3176

3176 E 5th AveColumbus, OH 43219
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Sterling Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

3145-3235 Sterling LnColumbus, OH 43219
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Royal James Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal James Plaza

1113 S James RdColumbus, OH 43227
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530 - JAMES PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

530 - JAMES PLAZA

827 S James RdColumbus, OH 43227
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Bexley Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bexley Commons

3090 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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902 Kenwick Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

902 Kenwick Rd

902 Kenwick RdColumbus, OH 43209
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926 Kenwick
1 Bedroom Apartments

926 Kenwick

926 Kenwick RdColumbus, OH 43209

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Broadleigh Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadleigh Lofts

3210 Allegheny AveColumbus, OH 43209
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Janet Circle
2 Bedroom Apartments

Janet Circle

2975 N Janet CirColumbus, OH 43209

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Janet Circle
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Janet Circle

3018 Maryland AveColumbus, OH 43209
property at 445 N Cassady Ave
$1,275

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445 N Cassady Ave

BexleyOH43209

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Bexley, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bexley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bexley area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal James Plaza priced from $735. 530 - JAMES PLAZA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Bexley apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal James PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$735
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$789
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825
926 Kenwick1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Placebex1x11BR,1BA$975
1079 South James Road1079 South James Road - 12BR,1BA$995
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady1BR,1BA$999
Townhomes at Bexley Creek1 Bedroom Garden Apartment Near Bexley | Starti...1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bexley, OH

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bexley area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bexley House in the in the North Central Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Bexley apartment is the 3176 E 5th Ave Model at 3176 E 5th Ave, Unit 3176 starting at $1,300 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Cassady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bexley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bexley House3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.46
3176 E 5th Ave, Unit 31763176 E 5th Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
849 Wellington Blvd, Unit 849849 Wellington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.10
Broadleigh LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
1079 South James Road1079 South James Road - 12BR,1BA$1.30
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
926 Kenwick1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Royal James PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$1.28
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bexley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bexley?

The cheapest apartment in Bexley is Royal James Plaza which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Bexley costs $1,532.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bexley?

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 28 regular apartments in Bexley 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 Bexley?

Cheap apartments in Bexley have an average cost of $158 which is $1,374 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bexley.

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