Cheap Homes for Rent in Edgewood Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (32 Rentals)

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property at 1288 Oakwood Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1288 Oakwood Ave

ColumbusOH43206
property at 833 Lilley Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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833 Lilley Ave

ColumbusOH43205
property at 287 E Woodrow Ave

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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287 E Woodrow Ave, Unit 289

287 E Woodrow Ave
ColumbusOH43207

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property at 366 Gilbert St

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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366 Gilbert St

ColumbusOH43205
property at 1686 Smith Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1686 Smith Rd

ColumbusOH43207

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$764
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$925
Fair Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetThe DelStudio,1BA$950
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Placebex1x11BR,1BA$975
Harlow on MainThe Lennon1BR,1BA$990
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
Jenkins Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jenkins Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.26
672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672 Stewart Ave672 Stewart Ave3BR,1BA$1.28
SkyView3 BR, 1 BA - Original3BR,1BA$1.05
1064 Euclaire Ave, Unit D1064 Euclaire Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
Fair Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Placebex2x12BR,1BA$1.40

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Edgewood, Columbus, OH

Ranked #66

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Edgewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Edgewood?

There are currently 387 Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, OH with pricing that ranges from $739 to $9,934. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Edgewood ranging from $575 to $4,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Edgewood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Edgewood ranges from $575 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,094.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Edgewood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Edgewood range from $1,034 to $9,934, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

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