
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (247 Rentals)
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Apple Run Apartments

Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes

3295 Sullivant Ave

Starling Yard

Crosswinds Village Apartments
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Gordon House

Countryside Apartments

Pine Crossing Apartments

Rocky Creek Apartments

406 1/2 S Hague Ave

Gravity

Autumn Springs

Coves at Columbus on Hilton Avenue

Cherry Hill Gardens
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Crown Pointe

Plumwood

Wyndham Ridge Townhomes

Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue

Hidden Creek Apartments

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

155-1-361-362 S Harris Ave

Park Royal Apartments
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Garden Heights Apartments

Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes

Creekbend Apartments

2261 Springmont Ave

186 S Powell Ave

Newly Renovated Apartment Building

1963 W Broad St

1233 Cable Ave
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2085 W Broad St

Hilltop Senior Village

Arena Crossing

Dublin Plaza

Trace Quarter

262 S Chase Ave

Parkview Apartments

The Reserve at Parkwick

Abbington Village
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Greater Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Hilltop?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Greater Hilltop Studio Apartments | $1,278 | $739 | $2,407 |
Greater Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $521 | $3,915 |
Greater Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $775 | $5,770 |
Greater Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $1,089 | $6,146 |
Greater Hilltop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,491 | $1,579 | $9,427 |
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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 Wheatland Crossing I priced from $521. Alpine Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Greater Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wheatland Crossing I | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $521 |
Alpine Village | 1 X 2 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Apple Run Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes | Ontario (All-Electric) | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Charwalde | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Greene Countrie | Studio | Studio,1BA | $784 |
Starling Yard | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
Countryside Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
Willowood (OH) | Studio O | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Hilltop, OH
As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Hilltop area is the $0.93 price per square foot Majestic* Model at Townhomes at Weston in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Greater Hilltop apartment is the 2404 Deerfield Dr Model at 2404 Deerfield Dr, Unit 2404 Deerfield Drive starting at $1,800 with a $1.13 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Townhomes at Weston | Majestic* | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
2404 Deerfield Dr, Unit 2404 Deerfield Drive | 2404 Deerfield Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Creekside Townhomes | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome w/ Basement | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
New Yorker | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.92 |
Springvale Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B | 726 N High St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Wheatland Crossing I | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Wyndham Ridge Townhomes | The Orchard | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Starling Yard | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Alpine Village | 1 X 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGreater Hilltop, Columbus, OH
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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Hilltop?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Hilltop is Wheatland Crossing I which is listed at $521, while the average apartment in Greater Hilltop costs $9,216.
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 52 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 $171 which is $9,045 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Hilltop.
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