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Newcastle Townhomes
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Newcastle Townhomes

6797 Spring House LnColumbus, OH 43229
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$1,350

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6048 Trowbridge Way, Unit 6048

6048 Trowbridge Way
ColumbusOH43229

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Busch, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Busch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Busch area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Essington Village priced from $729. The Continent Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Busch apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Essington VillageStudioStudio,1BA$729
The Continent VillageThe Palermo1BR,1BA$749
SherbrookStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$779
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$809
Lakeside Villas1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$824
ReVi Columbus NorthThe NestStudio,1BA$860
Newcastle TownhomesGarden2BR,1BA$889
Trinity Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$905
Central Square ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$948
Hickory CreekManchester1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Busch, OH

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Busch area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome - Renovated Model at Northgate on Sharon in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Busch apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at North Eden Townhomes starting at $1,499 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the North East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Busch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northgate on Sharon2 Bedroom Townhome - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$0.94
North Eden Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Sharon Green Townhomes2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Maple Valley ApartmentsWater/Sewer/Trash Included2BR,1BA$0.84
The BrookevilleTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.13
East Townhomes and Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath TH2BR,1BA$1.20
Mallards Landing2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Newcastle TownhomesTownhome2BR,1BA$1.18
Trinity Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.26
The Continent VillageThe Palermo Plus1BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Busch Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Busch?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Busch is at Essington Village listed at $729.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Busch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Busch Apartment is $749 at The Continent Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Busch Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Busch is starting from $889 at Newcastle Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Busch Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Busch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Essington Village and starts from $1,109.

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