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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cranbrook Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (54 Rentals)
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from $7751 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15
75 E Duncan St, Unit Apr. B
75 E Duncan StColumbus, OH 43202
207 E Lane Ave
ColumbusOH43201
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from $800Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Clintonville Commons
4030 N High StColumbus, OH 43214
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from $815Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Canterbury
3440 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43202
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from $829Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Olentangy Village
2907 N High StColumbus, OH 43202
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from $829Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 9
Rambler Columbus
222 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Riverview Square
515 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Royal Neil Apartments
2650 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43202
808 Riverview Dr
ColumbusOH43202
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Riverview Place Apartments
810 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Heritage Apartments
1361 Presidential DrColumbus, OH 43212
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Colony Club Apartments
1190 Chambers RdColumbus, OH 43212
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Riverwatch Towers
364 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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from $9251 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
1836 North Star Rd, Unit B
1836 North Star RdColumbus, OH 43212
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from $9491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 24
Stadium View Apartments
858 Kinnear RdColumbus, OH 43212
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The Anna Apartments
680-692 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Reserves at Arlington
4450 Mobile DrColumbus, OH 43220
2353 N High St
ColumbusOH43202
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The Urban - Student Housing
200 W Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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80 E Norwich Ave
ColumbusOH43201
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Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus
567-581 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Cranbrook, Columbus, OH Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cranbrook?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Studio Apartments | $1,098 | $800 | $1,889 |
| Cranbrook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $775 | $4,163 |
| Cranbrook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $860 | $6,697 |
| Cranbrook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $800 | $4,770 |
| Cranbrook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,085 | $625 | $1,995 |
| Cranbrook 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,431 | $1,900 | $6,580 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cranbrook Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Cheapest Available Cranbrook Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cranbrook area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Duncan Apartments priced from $775. Clintonville Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Cranbrook apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Clintonville Commons | Studio 3rd Floor | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| Olentangy Village | Village Studio | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| Riverview Square | Upgraded unit | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Riverview Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| Heritage Apartments | Independence Studio | Studio,1BA | $878 |
| Riverview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Reserves at Arlington | A1 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| The Urban - Student Housing | Full Suite | Studio,1BA | $989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranbrook, OH
As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cranbrook area is the $1.17 price per square foot 220 E Oakland Ave Model at 220 E Oakland Ave, Unit B in the in the Harrison West neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Cranbrook apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Chittenden Ave 34 UL starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Flytown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cranbrook apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 220 E Oakland Ave, Unit B | 220 E Oakland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Chittenden Ave 34 UL | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| The Point on Lane | Unit 250 (above) / 350 (below; connected by spiral | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| 37 W Tompkins St, Unit B | 37 W Tompkins St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Reserves at Arlington | B1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The Canterbury | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Ravine Flats at Iuka | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Wilson Place | Wilson | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Duncan Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Riverview Square | Upgraded unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Best Local Schools in Cranbrook, Columbus, OH
Upper Arlington High School
Upper Arlington City School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1867)
9 out of 10
Hastings Middle School
Upper Arlington City School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (709)
7 out of 10
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Cranbrook, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Cranbrook Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 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 Cranbrook Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cranbrook?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cranbrook is under $989.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cranbrook?
The cheapest apartment in Cranbrook is Duncan Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Cranbrook costs $6,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cranbrook?
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 18 regular apartments in Cranbrook 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 Cranbrook?
Cheap apartments in Cranbrook have an average cost of $316 which is $6,184 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cranbrook.
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