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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (13 Rentals)
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$824 - $9991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Garden Heights Apartments
1440-1491 W Rich StColumbus, OH 43223
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Starling Yard
120 S Central AveColumbus, OH 43222
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71 Martin Ave, Unit 71.5
71 Martin AveColumbus, OH 43222
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$1,025 - $2,106Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trace Quarter
80 S Sounder AveColumbus, OH 43222
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204 Souder Ave
204 Souder AveColumbus, OH 43222
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397 Catherine St
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1963 Broad - Lechner
1963 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43223
108 Columbian Ave
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2 Bedroom Apartments
221 Dana Ave
221 Dana AveColumbus, OH 43223
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2 Bedroom Apartments
299-321 Martha Avenue
309-321 Martha AveColumbus, OH 43223
137.5 Avondale Ave
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3 Bedroom Apartments
85-87 N Yale Ave
85-87 N Yale AveColumbus, OH 43222
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Franklinton, Columbus, OH Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklinton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Franklinton Studio Apartments | $1,159 | $1,025 | $1,296 |
| Franklinton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,244 | $700 | $1,868 |
| Franklinton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $933 | $2,106 |
| Franklinton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $1,068 | $1,700 |
| Franklinton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,256 | $4,256 | $4,256 |
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Cheapest Available Franklinton Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklinton area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Heights Apartments priced from $824. Starling Yard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $933. Here are the most affordable Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Garden Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $824 |
| Starling Yard | 2 bdr | 2BR, 1BA | $933 |
| 221 Dana Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $1,000 |
| 85-87 N Yale Ave | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR, 1BA | $1,100 |
| 838-846 W Rich St | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR, 1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklinton, OH
As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklinton area is the $0.93 price per square foot 186 W Park Ave Model at 186 W Park Ave, Unit West Park in the Franklinton neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Franklinton apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 85-87 N Yale Ave in the Franklinton neighborhood starting at $1,100 with a $0.91 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklinton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 186 W Park Ave, Unit West Park | 186 W Park Ave | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.93 |
| 85-87 N Yale Ave | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR, 1BA | $0.91 |
| 106 Dana Ave, Unit 106 | 106 Dana Ave | 3BR, 1.5BA | $1.42 |
| 838-846 W Rich St | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR, 1BA | $1.35 |
| Starling Yard | 1 bdr | 1BR, 1BA | $1.28 |
| Trace Quarter | Trace-1E | 1BR, 1BA | $1.91 |
| Garden Heights Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklinton Apartments
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 $1,297.
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 8 regular apartments in Franklinton 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 Franklinton?
Cheap apartments in Franklinton have an average cost of $434 which is $863 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklinton.
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