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

1336 -1338 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43223

397 Catherine St

309-321 Martha Ave

424-430 Columbian Ave
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1234-1236 W Broad St

849-851 W Town St

931-937 W Town St

241-243 Martin Ave

949-957 W Broad St

1416-1424 Rickenbacker St
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928 W Rich St

739 W Rich St

767 W Rich St

1657 Sullivant Ave

1575 Sullivant Ave

Hariett's Hope
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1601 Sullvant Ave

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McKinley Manor

1963 Broad - Lechner

1691 Sullivant Ave

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Town Square Station

400-410 S Glenwood Ave
Franklinton, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklinton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton Studio Apartments | $1,137 | $1,019 | $1,256 |
| Franklinton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,352 | $824 | $1,854 |
| Franklinton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $900 | $1,988 |
| Franklinton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,023 | $530 | $1,295 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Yard | 3 bdr | 3BR,2BA | $530 |
| Garden Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| 221 Dana Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Trace Quarter | Trace-0B | Studio,1BA | $1,019 |
| 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 |
| 786-792 Thomas Ave | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85-87 N Yale Ave | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 786-792 Thomas Ave | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| 838-846 W Rich St | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Starling Yard | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Garden Heights Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Trace Quarter | Trace-0B | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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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