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

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397 Catherine St
Studio Apartments

397 Catherine St

397 Catherine StColumbus, OH 43223

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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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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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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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Boulevard Homes
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Homes

750 W Rich StColumbus, OH 43222
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McKinley Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

McKinley Manor

1042 W Broad StColumbus, 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. Garden Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $824. Here are the most affordable Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Starling Yard3 bdr3BR,2BA$530
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
221 Dana Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,000
Trace QuarterTrace-0BStudio,1BA$1,019
85-87 N Yale Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1,100
838-846 W Rich St2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,150
786-792 Thomas Ave2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklinton, OH

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklinton area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 85-87 N Yale Ave in the in the Franklinton neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Franklinton apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 786-792 Thomas Ave starting at $1,295 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus 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.
85-87 N Yale Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$0.91
786-792 Thomas Ave2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.48
838-846 W Rich St2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.35
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.11
Garden Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Trace QuarterTrace-0BStudio ,1BA$2.11

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklinton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Franklinton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Franklinton is under $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklinton?

The cheapest apartment in Franklinton is Garden Heights Apartments which is listed at $824, while the average apartment in Franklinton costs $1,622.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklinton?

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 5 regular apartments in Franklinton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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