Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clintonville Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (69 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Clintonville area of Columbus.

property at 558 Riverview Dr

$885 - $1,025

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 17

558 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 2346 East Ave

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

2346 East Ave, Unit 2348, Unit 2348

2346 East Ave
ColumbusOH43202

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property at 2535 Deming Ave

$1,395 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

2535 Deming Ave

ColumbusOH43202
property at 116 E Hudson St

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

116 E Hudson St

ColumbusOH43202

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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 Now

37 W Tompkins St

ColumbusOH43202
property at 54 W Dodridge St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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54 W Dodridge St

ColumbusOH43202

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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. University Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Clintonville apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
University VillageThe Tressel1BR,1BA$975
Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Olentangy VillageThe Goldfinch1BR,1BA$989
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
The CanterburyChestnut1BR,1BA$1,030
The CityThe EastonStudio,1BA$1,310
The DecoThe IreneStudio,1BA$1,429

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clintonville, OH

As of May 17, 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 45 1/2 E Duncan St Model at 45 1/2 E Duncan St, Unit 45 1/2 starting at $925 with a $1.02 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.
2500 N High St, Unit Furnished Unit2500 N High St2BR,2BA$2.32
45 1/2 E Duncan St, Unit 45 1/245 1/2 E Duncan St1BR,1BA$1.02
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Olentangy VillageThe Sandpiper2BR,1BA$1.68
Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.94
The DecoThe IreneStudio ,1BA$2.35
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
The CityThe EastonStudio ,1BA$2.55
The CanterburyAspenStudio ,1BA$2.62
University VillageThe Plaza (Furnished)1BR,1BA$2.77

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 $4,172.

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 8 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 $244 which is $3,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clintonville.

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