Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Governours Square Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (15 Rentals)

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4443-4445 Mobile DrColumbus, OH 43220

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Governours Square, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Governours Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Governours Square area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserves at Arlington priced from $949. Barrington Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Governours Square apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserves at ArlingtonA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Fox and Hounds1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,048
Governours SquareDogwood1BR,1BA$1,098
The Benchmark Apartments2BR/2BA Balcony2BR,2BA$1,374

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Governours Square, OH

As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Governours Square area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Balcony Model at The Benchmark Apartments in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,374. The second greatest value Governours Square apartment is the A1P Model at Reserves at Arlington starting at $1,174 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the North Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Governours Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Benchmark Apartments2BR/2BA Balcony2BR,2BA$1.74
Reserves at ArlingtonA1P1BR,1BA$1.66
Fox and Hounds1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Governours SquareDogwood1BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Governours Square, Columbus, OH

Ranked #184

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Governours Square Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Governours Square Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Governours Square?

The cheapest apartment in Governours Square is Reserves at Arlington which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Governours Square costs $1,275.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Governours Square?

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 8 regular apartments in Governours Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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