
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clintonville Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (28 Rentals)
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Duncan Apartments

2468.5 Summit St

2359 Indiana Ave, Unit 2359

University Village

Olentangy Village

Indian Oaks
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593 Riverview Dr

The Canterbury

Royal Neil Apartments

2636 Indianola Ave

Riverview Apartments

2637 Adams Ave

2536 Adams Ave
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558 Riverview Dr

464 E Oakland Ave

110 W Tulane Rd

2468 Summit St

2739 Beulah Rd

29 W Patterson Ave, Unit 25

3428 Kimberly Ave
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39 North St

106-222 W Dodridge St

100 W Oakland Ave

180-188 Patterson

Riverview Drive Apartments

Riverview Square

Chestnut Hill Apartments
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clintonville Studio Apartments | $975 | $850 | $1,430 |
| Clintonville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,085 | $775 | $1,590 |
| Clintonville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,468 | $970 | $2,350 |
| Clintonville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $1,365 | $2,195 |
| Clintonville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $1,750 | $6,285 |
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Cheapest Available Clintonville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clintonville area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at University Village priced from $865. Olentangy Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable Clintonville apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Village | The Nicklaus | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| Olentangy Village | Village Studio | Studio,1BA | $879 |
| Indian Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Canterbury | Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Royal Neil Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Riverview Apartments | 557-B3 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| 2663-2671 Medary Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clintonville, OH
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clintonville area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2290 Indiana Ave Model at 2290 Indiana Ave, Unit 2292 in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value Clintonville apartment is the 40 W Tompkins St Model at 40 W Tompkins St, Unit 40 starting at $1,600 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the University District 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2290 Indiana Ave, Unit 2292 | 2290 Indiana Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| 40 W Tompkins St, Unit 40 | 40 W Tompkins St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 3428 Kimberly Ave | 3428 Kimberly Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 29 W Patterson Ave, Unit 25 | 29 W Patterson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 121 E Arcadia Ave, Unit Unit A | 121 E Arcadia Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 2663-2671 Medary Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Olentangy Village | The Sandpiper | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 2359 Indiana Ave, Unit 2359 | 2359 Indiana Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Indian Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Royal Neil Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clintonville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clintonville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clintonville is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clintonville?
The cheapest apartment in Clintonville is Indian Oaks which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Clintonville costs $3,050.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clintonville?
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 11 regular apartments in Clintonville 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?
Cheap apartments in Clintonville have an average cost of $221 which is $2,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clintonville.
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