Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crossroads Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (30 Rentals)

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The Gardens Columbus

3701 Governors Club BlvdColumbus, OH 43219
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2901 Bridgewalk St

ColumbusOH43224

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Sterling Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

3145-3235 Sterling LnColumbus, OH 43219
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116 N High St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

116 N High St

116 N High StColumbus, OH 43230
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Providence Glen
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Providence Glen

2421 Adonai BlvdColumbus, OH 43219
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Somerset Place Apartments
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Somerset Place Apartments

3810 Lifestyle BlvdColumbus, OH 43219
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80 Shull Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Shull Ave

80 Shull AveGahanna, OH 43230

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Crossroads, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crossroads Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crossroads area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway Apartments priced from $797. Gahanna Crossing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Crossroads apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$797
Gahanna Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Penny Lane MewsTownhome1BR,1BA$975
The Residences at Town CenterNottingham1BR,1BA$1,030
Crosspoint Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,125
Sunbury RidgeAlum1BR,1BA$1,139
Woodfield ParkTHE ALUM1BR,1BA$1,140
Cassady Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,195
Walden LakesThe Alum1BR,1BA$1,205
Gahanna Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crossroads, OH

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crossroads area is the $1.59 price per square foot One Bedroom One Bath w/Den Model at Residences of Creekside in the in the Cassady neighborhood starting from $2,080. The second greatest value Crossroads apartment is the Townhouse - Upgrade Model at Penny Lane Mews starting at $1,350 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Cassady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crossroads apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Residences of CreeksideOne Bedroom One Bath w/Den1BR,1BA$1.59
Penny Lane MewsTownhouse - Upgrade3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Somerset Place ApartmentsDeluxe2BR,2BA$1.31
Providence Glen2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.32
Eden Park ApartmentsC1a Orchard2BR,2BA$1.37
Gahanna Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Cassady Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Sunbury Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.61
Gahanna Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crossroads Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crossroads?

The cheapest apartment in Crossroads is Gateway Apartments which is listed at $797, while the average apartment in Crossroads costs $7,732.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crossroads?

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 6 regular apartments in Crossroads 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 Crossroads?

Cheap apartments in Crossroads have an average cost of $448 which is $7,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crossroads.

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