Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (48 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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2346 Parkgreen PlColumbus, OH 43229
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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 Studio unit found at Essington Village priced from $729. East Townhomes and Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Essington VillageStudioStudio,1BA$729
East Townhomes and Apartments1 Bed GA1BR,1BA$774
Village Court Apartments1 Bedroom at Village Court Apartments1BR,1BA$780
Kings Highlands1BR - Kings Highlands1BR,1BA$795
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Victoria Village1 Bedroom Apartment in Prime Location in Columbus1BR,1BA$800
The Trails at Arbor CourtWillow Oak1BR,1BA$844
ParkvilleOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$849
Clear Point Gardens1 BR - Medium - Upgrade1BR,1BA$880
Lakeside VillasBreezewood - Black Friday Special: 1 MONTH FREE...1BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, OH

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome - Renovated Model at Northgate on Sharon in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Townhouse Model at Hyde Park Townhomes starting at $1,430 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the North East Columbus 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.
Northgate on Sharon2 Bedroom Townhome - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Hyde Park Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$0.95
Summit Park Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Maple Valley ApartmentsWater/Sewer/Trash Included2BR,1BA$0.84
Trinity Square ApartmentsUpstairs Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Bluff Gardens ApartmentsLive Bigger in a Townhome-Style Apartment You’l...2BR,1BA$1.17
York Terrace North2 BED 1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Mallards Landing2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
East Townhomes and Apartments1 Bed GA1BR,1BA$1.19

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Forest Park, Columbus, OH

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

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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 $774, 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 41 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 $111 which is $2,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park.

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