Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clintonville North Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (39 Rentals)

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property at 65 W Blake Ave

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

65 W Blake Ave

ColumbusOH43202
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2690 Neil Ave, Unit 2690
$1,400
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15

2690 Neil Ave, Unit 2690

2690 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43202
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property at 37 W Tompkins St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

37 W Tompkins St, Unit B

37 W Tompkins St
ColumbusOH43202
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39 North St
1 Bedroom Apartments

39 North St

39 North StColumbus, OH 43202
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106-222 W Dodridge St
2 Bedroom Apartments

106-222 W Dodridge St

106-222 W Dodridge StColumbus, OH 43202
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180-188 Patterson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

180-188 Patterson

180-188 W Patterson AveColumbus, OH 43202
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Riverview Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Square

515 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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The Deco
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Deco

3450 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43214
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Cheapest Available Clintonville North Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clintonville North Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Moonglow Apartments priced from $800. Roundtree Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Clintonville North Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$800
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$875
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
University VillageThe Swisher1BR,1BA$1,015
Olentangy VillageThe Starling1BR,1BA$1,079
The CityThe EastonStudio,1BA$1,262

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clintonville North Columbus, OH

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clintonville North Columbus area is the $1.19 price per square foot 20 W Maynard Ave Model at 20 W Maynard Ave, Unit 28 W Maynard in the in the Harrison West neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Clintonville North Columbus apartment is the 2430 Indianola Ave Model at 2430 Indianola Ave, Unit 2430 Indianola Avenue starting at $1,475 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Harrison West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clintonville North Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
20 W Maynard Ave, Unit 28 W Maynard20 W Maynard Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
2430 Indianola Ave, Unit 2430 Indianola Avenue2430 Indianola Ave3BR,2BA$1.46
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
The DecoThe Betty Jo1BR,1BA$2.04
Olentangy VillageThe Sandpiper2BR,1BA$1.68
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.35
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$1.27
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
The CityThe EastonStudio ,1BA$2.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clintonville North Columbus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Clintonville North Columbus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clintonville North Columbus is under $1,262.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clintonville North Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Clintonville North Columbus is Moonglow Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Clintonville North Columbus costs $4,099.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clintonville North Columbus?

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 15 regular apartments in Clintonville North Columbus 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 Clintonville North Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Clintonville North Columbus have an average cost of $422 which is $3,677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clintonville North Columbus.

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