Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Don Scott Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (69 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

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5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220

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property at 5308 Darlington Rd

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5308 Darlington Rd, Unit F

5308 Darlington Rd
ColumbusOH43220
property at 3124 Bethel Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3124 Bethel Rd

ColumbusOH43220

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property at 1085 Merrimar Cir N

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1085 Merrimar Cir N, Unit F

1085 Merrimar Cir N
ColumbusOH43220
property at 1578 Worthington Row Dr

$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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property at 5343 Shiloh Dr

$1,399

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$1,399

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$1,399

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5343 Shiloh Dr

ColumbusOH43220

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property at 3124 Francinelane Dr

$1,445

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$1,445

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3124 Francinelane Dr

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

Available Aug 1

7326 Bride Water Blvd

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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Spring Leaf Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Leaf Place

2920 Snouffer RdColumbus, OH 43235
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Cheapest Available Don Scott Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Don Scott area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Barrington Club Apartments priced from $899. Sawmill Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $969. Here are the most affordable Don Scott apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Sawmill ParkThe Killian1BR,1BA$969
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$969
The Commons At OlentangyCincinnati 1101BR,1BA$985
Edge at ArlingtonPitkin1BR,1BA$989
Dublin Square1x1B1BR,1BA$1,059
Sawmill CrossingS11 Newly RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,085
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1,099
4795-4817 Rossmoor Pl4755 Rossmoor2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Don Scott, OH

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Don Scott area is the $1.31 price per square foot Sapphire Townhome Model at Dublin Park Rental Townhomes in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $1,760. The second greatest value Don Scott apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath B Model at Duncan Park starting at $1,685 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Outer Dublin Hilliard 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 TownhomesSapphire Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.31
Duncan Park2 Bed, 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$1.47
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Fox and Hounds2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Sawmill RidgeGeorgia2BR,1BA$1.45
Sawmill ParkThe Quinn2BR,2BA$1.31
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.37
Dublin Square1x1B1BR,1BA$1.47
The Commons At OlentangyCincinnati 1101BR,1BA$1.39
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Don Scott?

The cheapest apartment in Don Scott is Barrington Club Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Don Scott costs $2,156.

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 1 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 $382 which is $1,774 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Don Scott.

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