Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (30 Rentals)

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property at 2835 E 13th Ave

$750

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2835 E 13th Ave

ColumbusOH43219

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property at 2919 Bridgewalk St

$995

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$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2919 Bridgewalk St

ColumbusOH43224

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Sterling Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

3145-3235 Sterling LnColumbus, OH 43219
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1911-1913 Denune Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1911-1913 Denune Ave

1911-1913 Denune AveColumbus, OH 43211
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107 N Hampton Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

107 N Hampton Rd

107 N Hampton RdColumbus, OH 43213

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Northern Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northern Court

1928 Agler RdColumbus, OH 43224
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Gateway, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gateway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway Apartments priced from $765. Bexley Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Bexley Plaza ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$810
107 N Hampton Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
89 North Hampton Road89 North Hampton Road - D1BR,1BA$850
2916-2920 Cleveland Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Broadleigh LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$935
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady1BR,1BA$949
Penny Lane MewsTownhome1BR,1BA$975
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, OH

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Providence Glen in the in the Cassady neighborhood starting from $1,179. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Broadleigh Lofts starting at $1,498 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Providence Glen3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.03
Broadleigh LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit Unit D2765 Cleveland Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Somerset Place ApartmentsDeluxe2BR,2BA$1.31
Penny Lane MewsTownhouse - Upgrade3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Townhomes at Bexley CreekBexley Creek - 2 Bed 1 Bath Townhouse - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.40
107 N Hampton Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.94
1573-1579 Cordell Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.19
The Reserve at Maryland Avenue1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gateway, Columbus, OH

Ranked #167

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateway Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway is Gateway Apartments which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $7,328.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gateway?

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 2 regular apartments in Gateway 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 Gateway?

Cheap apartments in Gateway have an average cost of $124 which is $7,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.

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