Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grandview Heights Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $690 (91 Rentals)

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1836 North Star Rd, Unit P
$995

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1836 North Star Rd, Unit P

1836 North Star RdColumbus, OH 43212
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$1,600

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1509 Ashland Ave

ColumbusOH43212
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SK-1450
1 Bedroom Apartments

SK-1450

1450 W King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1340-1350 King
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1340-1350 King

1323 Holly AveColumbus, OH 43212
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SK-1516
Studio Apartments

SK-1516

1516 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1448 Elmwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1448 Elmwood Ave

1448 Elmwood AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1400 King Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1400 King Ave

1400 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Grandview Heights, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Grandview Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grandview Heights area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at SK-1450 priced from $690. SK-1516 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Grandview Heights apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SK-1450SM 1BR/1BA (2nd fl)1BR,1BA$690
SK-15162nd Floor Studio AStudio,1BA$790
Heritage ApartmentsPresidential StudioStudio,1BA$813
The GriffD1 - 4X4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$900
1330 W 5th Avenue1BR1BR,1BA$900
1515 Northwest Apartments1BRS1BR,1BA$900
Colonial GrandviewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Star King Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Dublin PlazaCedar2BR,1BA$970
King Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath Garden 3rd Floor1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grandview Heights, OH

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grandview Heights area is the $1.70 price per square foot DR Model at Grandview Apartments in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $2,143. The second greatest value Grandview Heights apartment is the Thomas Rd, Standard Unit Model at 928 Thomas Rd starting at $1,595 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grandview Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grandview ApartmentsDR3BR,2BA$1.70
928 Thomas RdThomas Rd, Standard Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.60
The WindsorA21BR,1.5BA$1.42
815 Oxley Rd, Unit 1815 Oxley Rd2BR,1BA$1.68
Altitude ColumbusC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.94
Englewood Drive - Northwest Blvd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.50
1347 Broadview Ave, Unit 13471347 Broadview Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
1836 North Star Rd, Unit P1836 North Star Rd1BR,1BA$1.66
1330 W 5th Avenue1BR1BR,1BA$1.64
Star King Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grandview Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Grandview Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grandview Heights is under $970.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grandview Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Grandview Heights is SK-1450 which is listed at $690, while the average apartment in Grandview Heights costs $1,809.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grandview Heights?

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 17 regular apartments in Grandview Heights 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 Grandview Heights?

Cheap apartments in Grandview Heights have an average cost of $629 which is $1,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grandview Heights.

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