Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park East Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (40 Rentals)

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Parkville
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkville

2346 Parkgreen PlColumbus, OH 43229
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Lodge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lodge Apartments

1771 Red Robin RdColumbus, OH 43229
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Forest Park East, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Park East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Park East area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at East Townhomes and Apartments priced from $731. Parkville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Forest Park East apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Townhomes and Apartments1 Bed GA1BR,1BA$731
ParkvilleStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$749
The Continent VillageThe Palermo1BR,1BA$749
Abbey Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$756
Center Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$790
Village CourtLove Where You Live – Modern Finishes, Great Vi...1BR,1BA$799
Phoenix Point TownhomesSplash Into Savings – reimbursed application fe...1BR,1BA$800
Victoria VillageMove-In Special: Space, Savings & Style - Get 1...1BR,1BA$800
Kings Highlands1BD - Kings Classic1BR,1BA$845
Eden of Easton ApartmentsThe Greenway1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park East, OH

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park East area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome - Renovated Model at Northgate on Sharon in the in the Northland neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Forest Park East apartment is the 2 BDRM Model at Northern Place Townhomes starting at $1,209 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Northland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Park East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northgate on Sharon2 Bedroom Townhome - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Northern Place Townhomes2 BDRM2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Hyde Park Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Townhouse2BR,1BA$0.89
Bluff Gardens ApartmentsLive Bigger in a Townhome-Style Apartment You’l...2BR,1BA$1.17
University GardensUpgrade Your Lifestyle at University Gardens — ...2BR,1BA$1.17
Stonecreek ApartmentsThe Location You Want — with a Deal You’ll Love...2BR,1BA$0.97
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Victoria VillageMove-In Special: Space, Savings & Style - Get 1...1BR,1BA$1.18
East Townhomes and Apartments1 Bed GA1BR,1BA$1.12
Abbey Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Park East, Columbus, OH

Ranked #55

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Forest Park East, Columbus, OH

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Getting Around the Forest Park East Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 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 Forest Park East Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park East?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Park East is East Townhomes and Apartments which is listed at $731, while the average apartment in Forest Park East costs $2,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Park East?

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 22 regular apartments in Forest Park East 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 Forest Park East?

Cheap apartments in Forest Park East have an average cost of $141 which is $2,358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park East.

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