Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Governours Square Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (18 Rentals)

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Luxe 88
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Luxe 88

1025 Luxe AveColumbus, OH 43220
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

zHancock Park

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 $864. Governours Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Governours Square apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserves at ArlingtonA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$864
Governours SquareAshStudio,1BA$865
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Fox and Hounds1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,092
Luxe 88EmmaStudio,1BA$1,183

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Governours Square, OH

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Governours Square area is the $1.34 price per square foot 5089 Dalmeny Ct Model at 5089 Dalmeny Ct in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Governours Square apartment is the 1x1 Phase 2 800 sq ft Model at Kendall Park starting at $1,461 with a $1.83 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.
5089 Dalmeny Ct5089 Dalmeny Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Kendall Park1x1 Phase 2 800 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.83
Reserves at ArlingtonA1P1BR,1BA$1.54
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Luxe 88EmmaStudio ,1BA$1.93
Governours SquareAshStudio ,1BA$2.09
Fox and HoundsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Governours Square, Columbus, OH

Ranked #186

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 a cheap apartment in Governours Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Governours Square is under $1,374.

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 $864, while the average apartment in Governours Square costs $1,181.

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 19 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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