Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (26 Rentals)

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849-851 W Town St
2 Bedroom Apartments

849-851 W Town St

849-851 W Town StColumbus, OH 43222
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931-937 W Town St
3 Bedroom Apartments

931-937 W Town St

931-937 W Town StColumbus, OH 43222

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397 Catherine St
Studio Apartments

397 Catherine St

397 Catherine StColumbus, OH 43223
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Hariett's Hope
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hariett's Hope

1559 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43222

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1601 Sullvant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1601 Sullvant Ave

1601 Sullvant AveColumbus, OH 43223
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928 W Rich St
Studio Apartments

928 W Rich St

928 W Rich StColumbus, OH 43222
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739 W Rich St
Studio Apartments

739 W Rich St

739 W Rich StColumbus, OH 43222
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767 W Rich St
Studio Apartments

767 W Rich St

767 W Rich StColumbus, OH 43222

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McKinley Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

McKinley Manor

1042 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43222
Senior Living
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Boulevard Homes
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Homes

750 W Rich StColumbus, OH 43222
Senior Living
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Starling Yard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Starling Yard

120 S Central AveColumbus, OH 43222
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1691 Sullivant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1691 Sullivant Ave

1691 Sullivant AveColumbus, OH 43223
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Yale Avenue Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yale Avenue Apartments

365 S Yale AveColumbus, OH 43223
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Franklinton, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklinton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklinton area of Columbus, OH is a 3 Beds unit found at Starling Yard priced from $530. 204 Souder Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Starling Yard3 bdr3BR,2BA$530
204 Souder Ave204G1BR,1BA$725
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Trace QuarterTrace - 0AStudio,1BA$1,034
McKinley ManorOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,193

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklinton, OH

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklinton area is the $1.33 price per square foot 52 N Yale Ave Model at 52 N Yale Ave, Unit 52 A in the in the Franklinton neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Franklinton apartment is the 1 bdr Model at Starling Yard starting at $915 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Franklinton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklinton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
52 N Yale Ave, Unit 52 A52 N Yale Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.11
McKinley ManorOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.68
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Trace QuarterTrace - 1A1BR,1BA$2.23
1641 Sullivant Ave, Unit C1641 Sullivant AveStudio ,1BA$1.80
204 Souder Ave204G1BR,1BA$1.45

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Franklinton, Columbus, OH

Ranked #213

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklinton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Franklinton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Franklinton is at Trace Quarter listed at $1,044.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklinton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklinton Apartment is $725 at 204 Souder Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Franklinton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Franklinton is starting from $933 at Starling Yard.

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