Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Don Scott Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (72 Rentals)

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property at 5058 Hibbs Dr

$1,095

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$1,095
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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220

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property at 2976 Donnylane Blvd

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2976 Donnylane Blvd

ColumbusOH43235
property at 7315 Chaparral Rd

$1,399

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$1,399
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7315 Chaparral Rd

ColumbusOH43235
property at 7287 Chaparral Rd

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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7287 Chaparral Rd

ColumbusOH43235

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property at 1359 Blair House Ct

$1,465

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$1,465
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$1,465

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1359 Blair House Ct

ColumbusOH43235
property at 7326 Bride Water Blvd

$1,500

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$1,500
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7326 Bride Water Blvd

ColumbusOH43235
property at 1823 Worthington Run Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1823 Worthington Run Dr

ColumbusOH43235

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property at 5378 Portland St

$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5378 Portland St

ColumbusOH43235
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Slate Run Apartments
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Slate Run Apartments

2238 Briarhurst LnColumbus, OH 43220
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Skyline Apartments
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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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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. Slate Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Don Scott apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Green ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$785
Slate Run ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$850
Governours SquareWillowStudio,1BA$897
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$969
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Edge at ArlingtonPitkin1BR,1BA$1,001
Arbors of Dublin1 Bed - 1 Bath (The Ash)1BR,1BA$1,050
Island ClubSt. Croix2BR,2BA$1,050
Sawmill ParkThe Killian1BR,1BA$1,058
Sawmill RidgeSavanah1BR,1BA$1,079

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Don Scott, OH

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Don Scott area is the $1.30 price per square foot Diamond Townhome Model at Dublin Park Rental Townhomes in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $1,815. The second greatest value Don Scott apartment is the The Manor Model at Bent Tree Apartments starting at $1,625 with a $1.52 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 TownhomesDiamond Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.30
Bent Tree ApartmentsThe Manor2BR,2BA$1.52
Kendall Park2x2 Phase 12BR,2BA$1.55
Lexington Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.98
Scioto CommonsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Braxton on BethelThe Jefferson2BR,2BA$1.47
Sawmill ParkThe Quinn2BR,2BA$1.55
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.35
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Slate Run ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.42

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Don Scott, Columbus, OH

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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!

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 $1,079.

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

The cheapest apartment in Don Scott is Slate Run Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Don Scott costs $2,040.

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 8 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 $253 which is $1,787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Don Scott.

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