
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harrison West Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (350 Rentals)
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Belmont Apartments

Starling Yard

Townley Court Apartments

134 W 9th Ave

Star King Apartments

Charwalde

1615 N 4th St

Riverwatch Towers

2026 Summit St
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620 E. Town Street Apartments

Gordon House

55 Hamilton Park

Hometeam Properties

King Avenue

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1360 Highland St, Unit Apt F

Gravity

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

161 W Hubbard Ave

248 1/2 W 5th Ave
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The Gaetz

1813 Kenny Rd

1680 Summit St

1330 W 5th Ave

The Day Companies Downtown

41 S Grant Ave

Park Royal Apartments

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836 Harrison Ave, Unit 4

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2276 Hiawatha Park Dr, Unit 2276 Hiawatha Park, Columbus OH 43220

Trace Quarter
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Colony Club Apartments

340 St Clair Ave

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Washington Place Apartments

The Day Companies - Short North

Colonial Grandview

1340 King Ave

150 N. Third Street Apartments

Harlow on Main

The Luminary

303 Front St
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60 G

Xander on State

Somerset Square

Topiary Park Crossing

100 Chittenden Ave

Westrich

2203-2205-2205 McGuffey Rd

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2185 Summit St, Unit C

1363-1367-1367 Neil Ave

High and Cherry
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Harrison West, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harrison West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison West Studio Apartments | $1,276 | $300 | $3,711 |
| Harrison West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $300 | $5,032 |
| Harrison West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,379 | $300 | $9,992 |
| Harrison West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,818 | $530 | $7,425 |
| Harrison West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $730 | $10,000+ |
| Harrison West 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $959 | $10,000+ |
| Harrison West 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,934 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Harrison West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harrison West area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here are the most affordable Harrison West apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $300 |
| Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| Starling Yard | 3 bdr | 3BR,2BA | $530 |
| Star King Apartments | Studio A (Mid) | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Holiday House Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Charwalde | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Star King Apartments | 1st Floor Studio A | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Broadway Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Riverwatch Towers | Huron 2 - Furnished | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Heritage Apartments | Presidential Studio | Studio,1BA | $813 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harrison West, OH
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harrison West area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 bed Model at 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd in the in the Tri-Village neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Harrison West apartment is the 641 N High - 109 Model at 641 N High St starting at $1,450 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harrison West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 641 N High St | 641 N High - 109 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 85-87 N Yale Ave | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Chittenden Ave 34 UL | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1465 W 7th Ave | 1465 W 7th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Starling Yard | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 836 Harrison Ave, Unit 4 | 836 Harrison Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| N High St 2228 TPP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1360 Highland St, Unit Apt F | 1360 Highland St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
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Best Local Schools in Harrison West, Columbus, OH
Grandview Heights High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harrison West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harrison West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harrison West is under $813.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harrison West?
The cheapest apartment in Harrison West is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Harrison West costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harrison West?
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 170 regular apartments in Harrison West 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 Harrison West?
Cheap apartments in Harrison West have an average cost of $345 which is $4,155 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harrison West.
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