Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park East Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (18 Rentals)

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Parkville
Studio to 1 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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Northtowne Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northtowne Apartments

4621 Northtowne BlvdColumbus, 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 Essington Village priced from $799. Parkville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Forest Park East apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Essington Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$799
ParkvilleStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$799
Village CourtEverything You Need at The Oak!! – Free Applica...1BR,1BA$799
Victoria VillageRARE AVAILIBILITY!! 1 BEDROOM GARDENS - MOVE IN...1BR,1BA$800
Flats on Tamarack1x11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park East, OH

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park East area is the $0.77 price per square foot Birch Townhome Model at Central Square Apartments in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,149. The second greatest value Forest Park East apartment is the Upstairs Townhome Model at Trinity Square Apartments starting at $1,084 with a $1.08 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.
Central Square ApartmentsBirch Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Trinity Square ApartmentsUpstairs Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Bluff Gardens ApartmentsLive Bigger in a Townhome-Style Apartment You’l...2BR,1BA$1.17
Raintree Apartment Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Mallards Landing2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.27
Wake Robin ApartmentsCedar2BR,1BA$1.26
Victoria VillageRARE AVAILIBILITY!! 1 BEDROOM GARDENS - MOVE IN...1BR,1BA$1.18
Flats on Tamarack1x11BR,1BA$1.33
Tamarack Arms Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.38
Essington Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Park East, Columbus, OH

Ranked #196

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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

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 $799 at Essington Village.

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 $875 at Victoria Village.

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