Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clintonville Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $590 (47 Rentals)

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property at 2244 N 4th St

$465

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2244 N 4th St

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 593 Riverview Dr

$899 - $1,025

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 15

593 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 27 W Blake Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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27 W Blake Ave

ColumbusOH43202
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69 E Arcadia Ave, Unit D
$1,400
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69 E Arcadia Ave, Unit D

69 E Arcadia AveColumbus, OH 43202
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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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100 W Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 W Oakland Ave

100 W Oakland AveColumbus, OH 43201
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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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2378 Neil Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2378 Neil Ave

2378-2382 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43202
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29 Olentangy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

29 Olentangy

29 Olentangy StColumbus, OH 43202

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184 Duncan
2 Bedroom Apartments

184 Duncan

194 E Duncan StColumbus, OH 43202
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The Deco
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Deco

3450 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43214
Corporate Housing

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Tompkins
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tompkins

2490 N High StColumbus, OH 43202
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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 Indian Oaks priced from $890. Royal Neil Apartments 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Riverview Apartments557-A11BR,1BA$975
Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Olentangy VillageThe Mockingbird1BR,1BA$989
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
184 Duncan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,025
The CanterburyCedar1BR,1BA$1,030
University VillageThe Owens2BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clintonville, OH

As of August 24, 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 Harrison West neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value Clintonville apartment is the 69 E Arcadia Ave Model at 69 E Arcadia Ave, Unit D starting at $1,400 with a $1.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2290 Indiana Ave, Unit 22922290 Indiana Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.27
69 E Arcadia Ave, Unit D69 E Arcadia Ave2BR,1BA$1.60
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
The CanterburyCedar1BR,1BA$1.36
Olentangy VillageThe Lofts on High - Urban Loft1BR,1BA$1.69
184 Duncan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.94
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
356 E Duncan St, Unit 356 E Duncan St356 E Duncan St1BR,1BA$1.63
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clintonville Apartments

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 $1,250.

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 16 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 $412 which is $838 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clintonville.

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