
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park East Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (58 Rentals)
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Abbey Lane

Center Court Apartments

Essington Village

Trinity Square Apartments

Village Court Apartments

The Continent Village

Clear Point Gardens

Victoria Village

Lakeside Villas
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Kings Highlands

Tamarack Arms Apartments

Parkside at Maple Canyon

Northgate Apartments

The Trails at Arbor Court

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Pointe at Northern Woods

Eden of Easton Apartments

Wake Robin Apartments

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Northtowne Apartments

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Hickory Creek

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Mallards Landing

Northgate on Sharon

Reserve at Easton

The Villas

The Poste at Sincalir

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Summit Park Apartments

Flats on Tamarack

Kilborough Apartments

Eden Brooke Townhomes

Woodside Apartments

Easton Park Townhomes

Phoenix Point Townhomes

Sharon Glen

Tiffany Flats
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Eden Green Townhomes

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Elan Park Apartments

Tiffany Lakes

Northern Place Townhomes

Manchester Townhomes

The Ave

Timber Trail Townhomes

Park Vista Apartments

Raintree Apartment Townhomes
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Forest Park East, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Park East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park East Studio Apartments | $1,085 | $729 | $1,295 |
| Forest Park East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,098 | $650 | $2,156 |
| Forest Park East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $695 | $2,763 |
| Forest Park East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $975 | $2,640 |
| Forest Park East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $1,999 | $2,499 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Park East Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 Abbey Lane priced from $715. Center Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Forest Park East apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Lane | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Center Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Clear Point Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Village Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom at Village Court Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Continent Village | The Palermo | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Victoria Village | 1 Bedroom Apartment in Prime Location in Columbus | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Lakeside Villas | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Kings Highlands | 1BR - Kings Highlands | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Tamarack Arms Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| The Trails at Arbor Court | Black Oak | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park East, OH
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Park East area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Summit Park Apartments in the in the Northland neighborhood starting from $1,475. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Park Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Maple Valley Apartments | Water/Sewer/Trash Included | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Victoria Village | 3 Bedroom Apartment in Prime Location in Columbus | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| East Townhomes and Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Eden Brooke Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Bluff Gardens Apartments | Live Bigger in a Townhome-Style Apartment You’l... | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Mallards Landing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Essington Village | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Abbey Lane | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Center Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Park East, Columbus, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Park East Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Park East Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Park East Apartment is $715 at Abbey Lane.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Park East Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Park East is starting from $815 at Abbey Lane.
What is the most affordable Forest Park East Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Forest Park East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Trails at Arbor Court and starts from $1,156.
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