Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (18 Rentals)

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197 S Yale Ave
$975 - $1,050
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197 S Yale Ave

197 S Yale AveColumbus, OH 43222
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204 Souder Ave
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204 Souder Ave

204 Souder AveColumbus, OH 43222

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221 Dana Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

221 Dana Ave

221 Dana AveColumbus, OH 43223
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85-87 N Yale Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

85-87 N Yale Ave

85-87 N Yale AveColumbus, OH 43222

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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 $865. Here are the most affordable Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Starling Yard2 bdr2BR,1BA$865
221 Dana Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,000
85-87 N Yale Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1,100
838-846 W Rich St2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklinton, OH

As of August 08, 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 Bedroom Townhouse Model at 838-846 W Rich St starting at $1,150 with a $1.35 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.
85-87 N Yale Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$0.91
838-846 W Rich St2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.35
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.28
Trace QuarterTrace-1E1BR,1BA$1.96
197 S Yale Ave197 S Yale Ave1BR,1BA$1.39
Garden Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklinton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklinton Apartment is $824 at Garden Heights Apartments.

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 $865 at Starling Yard.

What is the most affordable Franklinton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Franklinton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 85-87 N Yale Ave and starts from $1,100.

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