Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (235 Rentals)

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Greater Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Hilltop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Hilltop area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Alpine Village priced from $675. Apple Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Greater Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$675
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Lake Eden Apartments & TownhomesOntario (All-Electric)1BR,1BA$749
CharwaldeStudio1BR,1BA$775
New Bridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$790
Greene CountrieStudioStudio,1BA$794
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Countryside Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$809
Wilson PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$840
Coves at Columbus on Hilton Avenuehf1x11BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Hilltop, OH

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Hilltop area is the $0.92 price per square foot Luxe* Model at Townhomes at Weston in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value Greater Hilltop apartment is the 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome w/ Basement Model at Creekside Townhomes starting at $1,175 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at WestonLuxe*2BR,2.5BA$0.92
Creekside Townhomes2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome w/ Basement2BR,1.5BA$0.90
1345 Broadview Ave, Unit 1347.51345 Broadview Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.15
438 Columbian Ave438 Columbian Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Rocky Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Th2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Wyndham Ridge TownhomesThe Orchard2BR,1BA$1.16
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.08
Cherry Hill Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.14
11 N Roys Ave, Unit 1111 N Roys Ave2BR,1BA$1.06
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$1.04

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Columbus. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Hilltop Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Greater Hilltop?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Hilltop is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Hilltop?

The cheapest apartment in Greater Hilltop is Alpine Village which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Greater Hilltop costs $3,124.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Hilltop?

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 30 regular apartments in Greater Hilltop 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 Greater Hilltop?

Cheap apartments in Greater Hilltop have an average cost of $144 which is $2,980 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Hilltop.

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