Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (31 Rentals)

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800 Brown Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

800 Brown Rd

800 Brown RdColumbus, OH 43223
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Whitethorne
2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitethorne

822-840 Whitethorne AveColumbus, OH 43223
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65-75 Moler St
1 Bedroom Apartments

65-75 Moler St

65-75 Moler 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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Windmiller Pointe
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Windmiller Pointe

3051 S High StColumbus, OH 43207
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Woodbury Garden Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbury Garden Homes

751 Yvette CtColumbus, OH 43223
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Scioto Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scioto Townhomes

755 Canonby PlColumbus, 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
1 to 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. Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff1x11BR,1BA$875
New Bridge - Promo!1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Franklin Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1,015
Jenkins Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
Sterling Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,071
Collier Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,110
Columbus Renaissance Housing I2 Bdr2BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, OH

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.39 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Franklin Manor Apartments in the in the Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the 2 Bdr Model at Columbus Renaissance Housing I starting at $1,150 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the South Columbus 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.
Franklin Manor ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1BA$1.39
Columbus Renaissance Housing I2 Bdr2BR,1BA$1.31
Jenkins Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Collier Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Sterling Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.65
New Bridge - Promo!1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff1x11BR,1BA$1.46
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.55

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?

The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is Apple Run Apartments which is listed at $869, while the average apartment in Hilltop costs $1,120.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 5 regular apartments in 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 Hilltop?

Cheap apartments in Hilltop have an average cost of $160 which is $960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.

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