
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cranbrook Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (96 Rentals)
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Hudson

207 E Lane Ave

Riverwatch Towers

Reserves at Arlington

Heritage Apartments

Clintonville Commons

University Village

Riverview Place Apartments

695 Riverview
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Kenny Road Apartments

1813 Kenny Rd

Olentangy Village

Stadium View Apartments

593 Riverview Dr

The Anna Apartments

The Canterbury

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Colony Club Apartments

1836 North Star Rd, Unit G
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Riverview Apartments

Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus

2637 Adams Ave

2536 Adams Ave

558 Riverview Dr

110 W Tulane Rd

100 Chittenden Ave

4443 Mobile Dr

29 W Patterson Ave, Unit 25
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Westmont at the Lane

620-622 Riverview Dr

2661 Medary Ave

121 E Arcadia Ave, Unit Unit A

Fisher Commons

121 E Arcadia Ave

2669 Medary Ave

2663-2671 Medary Ave

4445 Mobile Dr

1661 N Pearl St
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2531 Deming Ave

16 E Patterson Ave

639 Riverview Dr

2355 N High St

The City

11 E Kelso Rd, Unit 11

2563 Medary Ave

15 1/2-11-12 E Kelso Rd

24 W Tulane Rd

Lennox Flats
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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 | $1,036 | $813 | $1,650 |
| Cranbrook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,247 | $775 | $4,806 |
| Cranbrook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $945 | $7,588 |
| Cranbrook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $899 | $3,406 |
| Cranbrook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $699 | $5,943 |
| Cranbrook 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,037 | $2,500 | $3,550 |
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Cheapest Available Cranbrook Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cranbrook area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Riverwatch Towers priced from $800. Reserves at Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $809. Here are the most affordable Cranbrook apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwatch Towers | Huron 2 - Furnished | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Reserves at Arlington | A1 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
| Heritage Apartments | Presidential Studio | Studio,1BA | $813 |
| Clintonville Commons | Studio 3rd Floor | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| N High St 2228 TPP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Riverview Place Apartments | 1BR - Riverview Place | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| University Village | The Nicklaus | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| Olentangy Village | Village Studio | Studio,1BA | $879 |
| 80 West Lane | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Anna Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floorplan | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranbrook, OH
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cranbrook area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Kingsdale Lofts in the in the West Olentangy neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Cranbrook apartment is the 2009 Elmwood Ave Model at 2009 Elmwood Ave, Unit D starting at $1,450 with a $1.16 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdale Lofts | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| 2009 Elmwood Ave, Unit D | 2009 Elmwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Chittenden Ave 34 UL | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| 40 W Tompkins St, Unit 40 | 40 W Tompkins St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Altitude Columbus | D1 - 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| Madison Park | B 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 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 |
| N High St 2228 TPP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Best Local Schools in Cranbrook, Columbus, OH
Upper Arlington High School
Hastings Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cranbrook?
The cheapest apartment in Cranbrook is Reserves at Arlington which is listed at $809, while the average apartment in Cranbrook costs $4,427.
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 57 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 $346 which is $4,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cranbrook.
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Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
