
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clintonville Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (57 Rentals)
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Duncan Apartments

University Village

Olentangy Village

Indian Oaks

558 Riverview Dr

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The Canterbury

Royal Neil Apartments

2636 Indianola Ave

2468.5 Summit St
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Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus

Riverview Apartments

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466 E Oakland Ave

593 Riverview Dr

27 E Duncan St

2669 Medary Ave

2661 Medary Ave

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2663-2671 Medary Ave

2686-2688-2688 Hibbert Ave

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213 E Hudson St

84 E Tompkins St

34 W Tulane Rd

260 E Maynard Ave

361 Cliffside Dr

195 E Maynard Ave

3183 Dorris Ave

2444-2446-2446 Deming Ave

472 E Maynard Ave

Tompkins
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2476 Adams Ave

2679 Indianola Ave

2350 Summit St

39 W Ramlow Alley

333-335-335 E Duncan St

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37 W Tompkins St, Unit B

66 W California Ave

2257 Summit St

431-433-433 E Tompkins St

57 E Maynard Ave
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2658 Deming Ave

2547 Neil Ave

39 North St

106-222 W Dodridge St

100 W Oakland Ave

180-188 Patterson

Riverview Drive Apartments

Riverview Square

Chestnut Hill Apartments

189 W Patterson Ave
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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 | $1,006 | $875 | $1,565 |
| Clintonville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,155 | $775 | $1,725 |
| Clintonville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $995 | $2,350 |
| Clintonville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $1,300 | $2,400 |
| Clintonville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $1,750 | $5,654 |
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There are currently 57 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 Studio unit found at Olentangy Village priced from $879. Indian Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Clintonville apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olentangy Village | Village Studio | Studio,1BA | $879 |
| Indian Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Royal Neil Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Canterbury | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| 2663-2671 Medary Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Deco | The Irene | Studio,1BA | $1,389 |
| The City | The Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,434 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clintonville, OH
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clintonville area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2500 N High St Model at 2500 N High St, Unit Furnished Unit in the in the Harrison West neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Clintonville apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2663-2671 Medary Ave starting at $1,150 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the North Columbus 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 N High St, Unit Furnished Unit | 2500 N High St | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| 2663-2671 Medary Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Olentangy Village | The Sandpiper | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The City | The Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Deco | The Irene | Studio ,1BA | $2.28 |
| Indian Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Royal Neil Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Canterbury | Aspen | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
| University Village | The Meyer | Studio ,1BA | $3.57 |
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 $1,434.
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 $2,800.
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 2 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 $298 which is $2,502 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clintonville.
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