
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (24 Rentals)
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64 S Hague Ave

1-406-402 S Hague Ave

36-40-40 S Oakley Ave

Newly Renovated Apartment Building

418 Catherine St

110-112-112 N Terrace Ave
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51 S Ogden Ave

18 Belvidere Ave

461-463-463 S Wayne Ave

524 Clarendon Ave

2737 1/2-878-872 Sullivant Ave

44-46-46 S Hague Ave
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361 S Harris Ave

2555-2557-2557 Sullivant Ave

Wildwood Village Apartments

247 Midland Ave
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56 S Burgess Ave

67-69 S Terrace Ave
Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Hilltop?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Hilltop Studio Apartments | $1,436 | $1,319 | $1,556 |
Central Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $775 | $5,704 |
Central Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $870 | $5,974 |
Central Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $1,050 | $1,352 |
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Cheapest Available Central Hilltop Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Hilltop area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Newly Renovated Apartment Building priced from $944. Wildwood Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,162. Here are the most affordable Central Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Newly Renovated Apartment Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
Wildwood Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,162 |
Arlington Court | 1305M | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
600 Goodale | The Carnegie | Studio,1BA | $1,344 |
Tribeca | Park Row 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Hilltop, OH
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Hilltop area is the $2.30 price per square foot Collins Renovated Model at Harrison Park Apartments in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,962. The second greatest value Central Hilltop apartment is the 3 Bedroom Flat Model at Wildwood Village Apartments starting at $1,352 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harrison Park Apartments | Collins Renovated | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.30 |
Wildwood Village Apartments | 3 Bedroom Flat | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
Arlington Court | Furnished Option | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Steel House | C | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
600 Goodale | The Carnegie | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
Newly Renovated Apartment Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Tribeca | Park Row 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Hilltop, Columbus, OH
Ranked #194
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Central Hilltop Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Hilltop Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Hilltop?
The cheapest apartment in Central Hilltop is Newly Renovated Apartment Building which is listed at $944, while the average apartment in Central Hilltop costs $2,019.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Hilltop?
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 4 regular apartments in Central Hilltop 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 Central Hilltop?
Cheap apartments in Central Hilltop have an average cost of $422 which is $1,597 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Hilltop.
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