
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clintonville Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (25 Rentals)
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Clintonville, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clintonville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Clintonville Studio Apartments | $1,201 | $760 | $1,474 |
Clintonville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $775 | $2,365 |
Clintonville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $795 | $2,968 |
Clintonville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,370 | $6,170 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Clintonville Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Cheapest Available Clintonville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clintonville area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Duncan Apartments priced from $775. Phoenix Point Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Clintonville apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Duncan Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Phoenix Point Townhomes | ONE MONTH FREE ON 13 MONTH LEASES!! DONT MISS O... | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Olentangy Village | Village Studio | Studio,1BA | $829 |
Riverview Square | Upgraded unit | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Riverview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clintonville, OH
As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clintonville area is the $1.36 price per square foot 37 W Tompkins St Model at 37 W Tompkins St, Unit B in the in the Harrison West neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Clintonville apartment is the 2 BR Town - Premium Model at Clear Point Gardens starting at $1,330 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Linden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clintonville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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37 W Tompkins St, Unit B | 37 W Tompkins St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Clear Point Gardens | 2 BR Town - Premium | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
Phoenix Point Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhouse w/ Patio! - ONE MONTH FRE... | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
The Deco | The Betty Jo | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Grant Park | The Lincoln | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Duncan Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
The Canterbury | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Olentangy Village | The Sandpiper | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Riverview Square | Upgraded unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Riverview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Getting Around the Clintonville Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 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 Clintonville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clintonville?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clintonville is at Olentangy Village listed at $829.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clintonville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clintonville Apartment is $775 at Duncan Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clintonville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clintonville is starting from $1,100 at Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus.
What is the most affordable Clintonville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clintonville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Clear Point Gardens and starts from $1,510.
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