Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blacklick Estates Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $595 (57 Rentals)

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property at 3411 Clarkston Ave
$1,399

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3411 Clarkston Ave

ColumbusOH43232

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property at 4568 Harbor Blvd
$1,500

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Nov 15
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4568 Harbor Blvd

ColumbusOH43232
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Montrose Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montrose Square

2315 Seville AveColumbus, OH 43232
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KP EASTLAND, LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

KP EASTLAND, LLC

2510 Kimberly Pky EColumbus, OH 43232
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Marsh Run
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Marsh Run

2393 Canal Bay WayColumbus, OH 43232
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Preserve at Canal
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Preserve at Canal

2773 Citizens PlColumbus, OH 43232
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Riverdale Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverdale Plaza

2125 Courtright RdColumbus, OH 43232

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Blacklick Estates, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Blacklick Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Blacklick Estates area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes priced from $695. The Retreat at Walnut Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $733. Here are the most affordable Blacklick Estates apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$733
West Of EastlandStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$749
Olde Cape Colony1x11BR,1BA$759
KP EASTLAND, LLC1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
Clear Stone Place1x11BR,1BA$859
The Flats on Kimberly1 BR - Premium1BR,1BA$880
Mason RunMasr 1A1BR,1BA$885
Revi Columbus EastStudioStudio,1BA$899
The Vale at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath A Premium1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blacklick Estates, OH

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blacklick Estates area is the $1.09 price per square foot The Hartford Model at Preserve at Winchester Crossing in the in the Glenbrook neighborhood starting from $1,472. The second greatest value Blacklick Estates apartment is the 3/2.5 Model at Park Trails Apartments starting at $1,475 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Southeast Canal Winchester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blacklick Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Preserve at Winchester CrossingThe Hartford2BR,2.5BA$1.09
Park Trails Apartments3/2.53BR,2.5BA$1.14
Chatham Village2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.24
Ashley Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Preston PointeThe Bloom1BR,1BA$1.28
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.92
Mason RunMasr 1A1BR,1BA$1.21
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Elite1BR,1BA$1.27
KP EASTLAND, LLC1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.28
Olde Cape Colony1x11BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blacklick Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Blacklick Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Blacklick Estates is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blacklick Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Blacklick Estates is Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Blacklick Estates costs $1,267.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blacklick Estates?

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 17 regular apartments in Blacklick Estates 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 Blacklick Estates?

Cheap apartments in Blacklick Estates have an average cost of $304 which is $963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blacklick Estates.

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