Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Don Scott Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (67 Rentals)

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7184 Chadwood Ln

ColumbusOH43235

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property at 7190 Chadwood Ln

7190 Chadwood Ln

ColumbusOH43235
property at 2154 Bentwood Cir

2154 Bentwood Cir

ColumbusOH43235

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Slate Run Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Slate Run Apartments

2238 Briarhurst LnColumbus, OH 43220
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Skyline Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Apartments

4768-4838 Rossmoor PlColumbus, OH 43220
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Riverside Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Village

3170-3194 Bethel RdColumbus, OH 43220
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Duncan Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Duncan Park

3021 Bethel RdColumbus, OH 43220
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Spring Leaf Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Leaf Place

2920 Snouffer RdColumbus, OH 43235
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Don Scott, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Don Scott Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Don Scott area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Riverside Green Apartments priced from $785. Governours Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Don Scott apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Green ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$785
Governours SquareAshStudio,1BA$865
Edge at ArlingtonThompson1BR,1BA$899
Sawmill ParkThe Killian1BR,1BA$986
Sawmill CrossingA1 Classic1BR,1BA$988
Lexington Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Falls at ArlingtonFalls at Arlington - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Dublin Square1x1B1BR,1BA$1,029
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Don Scott, OH

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Don Scott area is the $1.33 price per square foot Platinum Townhome Model at Dublin Park Rental Townhomes in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Don Scott apartment is the The Den Model at Bent Tree Apartments starting at $1,380 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Greystone Mews neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Don Scott apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dublin Park Rental TownhomesPlatinum Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.33
Bent Tree ApartmentsThe Den1BR,1BA$1.53
Saw Mill Village ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.57
The Commons At OlentangyCleveland 2112BR,1.5BA$1.44
Sawmill ParkThe Quinn2BR,2BA$1.47
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.25
Wesbury ParkThe Kensington1BR,1BA$1.56
Dublin Square1x1A1BR,1BA$1.46
Falls at ArlingtonFalls at Arlington - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Don Scott, Columbus, OH

Ranked #44

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Columbus. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Don Scott Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Don Scott Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Don Scott?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Don Scott is under $1,049.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Don Scott?

The cheapest apartment in Don Scott is Edge at Arlington which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Don Scott costs $2,385.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Don Scott?

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 13 regular apartments in Don Scott 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 Don Scott?

Cheap apartments in Don Scott have an average cost of $248 which is $2,137 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Don Scott.

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