Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (59 Rentals)

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Jenkins Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jenkins Lofts

42 W Jenkins AveColumbus, OH 43207
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74 E Engler St
1 Bedroom Apartments

74 E Engler St

74 E Engler StColumbus, OH 43215
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1467 E Mound
1 Bedroom Apartments

1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, OH 43205
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Lockbourne Greene
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lockbourne Greene

1840 Lockbourne RdColumbus, OH 43207
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FRANCIS HOUSE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

FRANCIS HOUSE

1640 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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Fair Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

1683 Smith RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Edgewood, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Edgewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Edgewood area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Granville Woods Lofts priced from $395. Jenkins Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $506. Here are the most affordable Edgewood apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$395
Jenkins Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$506
Gardenview FlatsYour Dream Apartment + 1 Month FREE — Only at G...Studio,1BA$700
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Placebex2x12BR,1BA$900
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetThe DelStudio,1BA$950
SkyView2 BR, 1 BA - Classic2BR,1BA$952
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$997

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, OH

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Edgewood apartment is the 1183 Linwood Ave Model at 1183 Linwood Ave, Unit 1183 Linwood Ave starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
1183 Linwood Ave, Unit 1183 Linwood Ave1183 Linwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
557 E Whittier St, Unit 557 E Whittier St557 E Whittier St2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Bexley Village2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
3001 Markham Rd, Unit 3001A3001 Markham Rd2BR,1BA$1.12
SkyView2 BR, 1 BA - Classic2BR,1BA$1.15
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.55
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Placebex2x12BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Edgewood, Columbus, OH

Ranked #88

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Columbus. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Edgewood Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 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 $997.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewood?

The cheapest apartment in Edgewood is Granville Woods Lofts which is listed at $395, while the average apartment in Edgewood costs $3,745.

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 70 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 $232 which is $3,513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewood.

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