
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (114 Rentals)
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The Americana Apartments

1949 Parsons Ave

1805 S 6th St

1175 Studer Ave

22 E Welch Ave

SkyView

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

3011 Markham Rd

835 E Mithoff St
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Columbus Renaissance Housing I

54-56-56 Benfield Ave

1267 E Livingston Ave

Fair Oaks Apartments

Granville Woods Lofts

1715 E Whittier St

Harlow on Main

Liberty Place Apartments

866-868-868 Ellsworth Ave

940 Geers Ave
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Jenkins Lofts

303 Front St

1808-1810-1810 S 6th St

High and Cherry

Jaeger Square

346 E Mithoff St

The Ethan

The Arbor

1725 E Frankfort St, Unit 1725

1538 E Livingston Ave
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Market Mohawk Apartments

221-223 E Livingston Ave

798-800-800 Kelton Ave

The Residences at 218 E Main St

850-852 E Livingston Ave

968-970-970 Wilson Ave

LC RiverSouth

112 Hanford St

112 Hanford St
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1598 S 4th St

1288 Oakwood Ave

1413 Gault St

833 Lilley Ave

1272 Kent St

546 E Jenkins Ave

The Lofton

1113-1115-1115 S 22nd St

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1064 Euclaire Ave, Unit D

369 S 17th St
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Edgewood, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Edgewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Studio Apartments | $1,134 | $739 | $2,000 |
| Edgewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $799 | $3,902 |
| Edgewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $899 | $9,131 |
| Edgewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $1,034 | $9,934 |
| Edgewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,494 | $1,900 | $7,679 |
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Cheapest Available Edgewood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Edgewood area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Columbus Park Apartments priced from $739. Fairwood Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $764. Here are the most affordable Edgewood apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Park Apartments | The Alum | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| Fairwood Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $764 |
| 835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Fair Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street | The Del | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Granville Woods Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Place | bex1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Harlow on Main | The Lennon | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Lockbourne Greene | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Jenkins Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, OH
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Jenkins Lofts in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,458. The second greatest value Edgewood apartment is the 672 Stewart Ave Model at 672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672 Stewart Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edgewood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Lofts | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| 672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672 Stewart Ave | 672 Stewart Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| SkyView | 3 BR, 1 BA - Original | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 1064 Euclaire Ave, Unit D | 1064 Euclaire Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Fair Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Lockbourne Greene | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Fairwood Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Granville Woods Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Place | bex2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edgewood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Edgewood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Edgewood is under $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewood?
The cheapest apartment in Edgewood is Fairwood Commons which is listed at $764, while the average apartment in Edgewood costs $3,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edgewood?
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 61 regular apartments in Edgewood 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 Edgewood?
Cheap apartments in Edgewood have an average cost of $356 which is $3,639 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewood.
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