Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park 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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Victoria Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Village

1900 Sunny CtColumbus, 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, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Park area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at East Townhomes and Apartments priced from $649. Parkville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $724. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Townhomes and Apartments1 Bed GA1BR,1BA$649
ParkvilleStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$724
Abbey Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$756
Village CourtLove Where You Live – Modern Finishes, Great Vi...1BR,1BA$799
The Continent VillageThe Palermo1BR,1BA$799
Victoria VillageMove-In Special: Space, Savings & Style - Get 1...1BR,1BA$800
Phoenix Point TownhomesSplash Into Savings – reimbursed application fe...1BR,1BA$800
Kings Highlands1BD - Kings Classic1BR,1BA$845
Eden of Easton ApartmentsThe Greenway1BR,1BA$849
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, OH

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $0.74 price per square foot 1382 Pegwood Dr Model at 1382 Pegwood Dr, Unit 1382 in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Forest Park 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1382 Pegwood Dr, Unit 13821382 Pegwood Dr2BR,1BA$0.74
Northern Place Townhomes2 BDRM2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Summit Park Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Essington Village3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$0.95
Hyde Park Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.10
Eden Brooke Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.17
University GardensUpgrade Your Lifestyle — Modern Comfort Meets C...2BR,1BA$1.17
Bluff Gardens ApartmentsLive Bigger in a Townhome-Style Apartment You’l...2BR,1BA$1.17
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
East Townhomes and Apartments1 Bed GA1BR,1BA$1.15

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Park, Columbus, OH

Ranked #52

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Park Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Park is East Townhomes and Apartments which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $2,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Park?

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 33 regular apartments in Forest Park 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?

Cheap apartments in Forest Park have an average cost of $153 which is $2,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park.

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