Cheap Homes for Rent in the Gahanna Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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property at 511 Diven Ln

$1,800

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$1,800

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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511 Diven Ln

GahannaOH43230

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property at 6306 Marsh Wren Drive

$2,095

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6306 Marsh Wren Drive

ColumbusOH43230

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Gahanna, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gahanna Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gahanna area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Gahanna Crossing Apartments priced from $875. Elms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Gahanna apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gahanna Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Elms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$970
Penny Lane MewsTownhome1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gahanna, OH

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gahanna area is the $1.13 price per square foot One Bedroom One Bath w/Den Model at Residences of Creekside in the in the Cassady neighborhood starting from $1,480. The second greatest value Gahanna apartment is the The Kendall Deluxe Model at Albany Glen starting at $1,884 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Gahanna neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gahanna apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Residences of CreeksideOne Bedroom One Bath w/Den1BR,1BA$1.13
Albany GlenThe Kendall Deluxe2BR,2.5BA$1.52
Residences of Gahanna2X2 Pinehurst2BR,2BA$1.52
Palmer House Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath-1144 sqft2BR,2BA$1.49
Somerset Place ApartmentsDeluxe2BR,2BA$1.31
Gahanna Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Penny Lane MewsGarden - Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.26
Elms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.29
Gahanna Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Woodside Place Apartments1x1b1BR,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gahanna

What type of rentals are currently available in Gahanna?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Gahanna, OH with pricing that ranges from $875 to $5,132. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gahanna ranging from $1,295 to $5,370.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gahanna ranges from $1,295 to $5,370 with an average monthly rent of $2,729.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gahanna?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gahanna range from $1,350 to $3,505, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,520 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,941.

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