Cheap Homes for Rent in Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $900 (13 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Garden Heights Apartments priced from $799. Starling Yard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$915
Newly Renovated Apartment Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$944
Trace QuarterTrace - 0BStudio,1BA$1,074

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklinton, OH

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklinton area is the $1.82 price per square foot 754 Sullivant Ave Model at 754 Sullivant Ave, Unit 754 in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Franklinton apartment is the 756 Sullivant Ave Model at 756 Sullivant Ave, Unit 756 starting at $2,000 with a $1.82 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.
754 Sullivant Ave, Unit 754754 Sullivant Ave3BR,1BA$1.82
756 Sullivant Ave, Unit 756756 Sullivant Ave2BR,1BA$1.82
438 Columbian Ave438 Columbian Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.08
30 Martin Ave, Unit B30 Martin Ave2BR,1BA$1.37
71 Martin Ave, Unit 71.571 Martin Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
Garden Heights ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Newly Renovated Apartment Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
Trace QuarterTrace - 1A1BR,1BA$2.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklinton

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklinton?

There are currently 90 Apartments for Rent in Franklinton, OH with pricing that ranges from $650 to $2,200. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklinton ranging from $945 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Franklinton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Franklinton ranges from $945 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,638.

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