Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park East Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (41 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 Studio unit found at Parkville priced from $695. Essington Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $729. Here are the most affordable Forest Park East apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ParkvilleStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$695
Essington VillageStudioStudio,1BA$729
Kings Highlands1BR - Kings Highlands1BR,1BA$795
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Tamarack Arms Apartments1/11BR,1BA$799
Flats on Tamarack1x11BR,1BA$799
The Continent VillageThe Palermo1BR,1BA$799
Clear Point Gardens1 BR - Small - Premium1BR,1BA$849
Wake Robin ApartmentsArbor Gateway1BR,1BA$849
Village Court Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath The Oak1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park East, OH

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park East area is the $0.77 price per square foot 2 BDRM Model at Northern Place Townhomes in the in the Northland neighborhood starting from $1,209. The second greatest value Forest Park East apartment is the Water/Sewer/Trash Included Model at Maple Valley Apartments starting at $1,025 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the North East Columbus 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.
Northern Place Townhomes2 BDRM2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Maple Valley ApartmentsWater/Sewer/Trash Included2BR,1BA$0.84
Hyde Park Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.10
East Townhomes and Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath TH2BR,1BA$0.90
Eden Brooke Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.12
Victoria Village2/1 GDN2BR,1BA$0.89
University GardensUpgrade Your Lifestyle! GET $500 back when you ...2BR,1BA$1.17
Bluff Gardens ApartmentsLive Bigger in a Townhome-Style Apartment You’l...2BR,1BA$1.17
Mallards Landing2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Park East, Columbus, OH

Ranked #56

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 Kings Highlands which is listed at $795, 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 47 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 $130 which is $2,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park East.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!