Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (36 Rentals)

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Jenkins Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jenkins Lofts

42 W Jenkins AveColumbus, OH 43207

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800 Brown Rd
Studio Apartments

800 Brown Rd

800 Brown RdColumbus, OH 43223
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Brooksedge Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooksedge Townhomes

1025 Brooks End CtColumbus, OH 43204
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Monarch Greene
4 Bedroom Apartments

Monarch Greene

1577 Richmond RdColumbus, OH 43223

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Creeksedge Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Creeksedge Village

2280 Hardy Parkway StGrove City, OH 43123
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Aberdeen Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aberdeen Place

2316 Hardy Parkway StGrove City, OH 43123
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Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hilltop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Apple Run Apartments priced from $739. New Bridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$739
New Bridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$790
Woodbury Garden Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff2x12BR,1BA$875
Park Place ApartmentsMOVE IN TODAY !!!! Beautiful One Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,000
Jaeger SquareMarinStudio,1BA$1,020
One at the PenninsulaS1-3-80Studio,1BA$1,075
LC RiverSouthS1 - MTNStudio,1BA$1,085
Highland Terrace ApartmentsLove Where You Live at Highland Terrace Apartme...2BR,1BA$1,100
Collier Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,116

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, OH

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.85 price per square foot Tower Model at Brewers Yard in the in the Olde Towne East neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at THE WILLOWS APARTMENT COMMUNITY starting at $1,260 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brewers YardTower1BR,1BA$1.85
THE WILLOWS APARTMENT COMMUNITY2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff2x12BR,1BA$1.17
Highland Terrace ApartmentsLove Where You Live at Highland Terrace Apartme...2BR,1BA$1.47
Bentley ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.80
Collier Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Park Place ApartmentsMOVE IN TODAY !!!! Beautiful One Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.47
Sterling Park ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.94
Woodbury Garden Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.45
New Bridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Ranked #193

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hilltop?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hilltop is at Apple Run Apartments listed at $739.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hilltop Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hilltop Apartment is $850 at Woodbury Garden Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hilltop Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hilltop is starting from $875 at Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue.

What is the most affordable Hilltop Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hilltop Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place Apartments and starts from $1,449.

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