Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (23 Rentals)

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876 S Front St
2 Bedroom Apartments

876 S Front St

876 S Front StColumbus, OH 43206

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64 Neff St
2 Bedroom Apartments

64 Neff St

64 Neff StColumbus, OH 43207
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58 Neff St
2 Bedroom Apartments

58 Neff St

58 Neff StColumbus, OH 43207
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Maple Grove Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Grove Townhomes

1025 Brooks End CtColumbus, OH 43204
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Scioto Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scioto Townhomes

755 Canonby PlColumbus, OH 43223
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Jenkins Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jenkins Lofts

42 W Jenkins AveColumbus, OH 43207
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Monarch Greene
4 Bedroom Apartments

Monarch Greene

1577 Richmond RdColumbus, OH 43223
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Woodbury Garden Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbury Garden Homes

751 Yvette CtColumbus, OH 43223
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The Evergreens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Evergreens

802 Harrisburg PikeColumbus, OH 43223
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Windmiller Pointe
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Windmiller Pointe

3051 S High StColumbus, OH 43207
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1262-1274 S High St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1262-1274 S High St

1262-1274 S High StColumbus, OH 43206
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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. 65-75 Moler St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$739
65-75 Moler St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff2x1b2BR,1BA$975
Jenkins Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
THE WILLOWS APARTMENT COMMUNITY2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, OH

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Jenkins Lofts in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,458. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at New Bridge - Promo starting at $1,200 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Briggsdale 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.
Jenkins Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.26
New Bridge - Promo2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff2x1b2BR,1BA$1.30
Collier Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
THE WILLOWS APARTMENT COMMUNITY2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.57
Sterling Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.92
65-75 Moler St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.89
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.55

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hilltop Apartment is $850 at 65-75 Moler St.

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 $975 at Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue.

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