Cheap Homes for Rent in Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (7 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at 65-75 Moler St priced from $850. Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, OH

As of June 08, 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$1.69
THE WILLOWS APARTMENT COMMUNITY2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.57
Sterling Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.97
65-75 Moler St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hilltop

What type of rentals are currently available in Hilltop?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, OH with pricing that ranges from $739 to $2,549. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hilltop ranging from $850 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hilltop?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hilltop ranges from $850 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,674.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hilltop?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hilltop range from $1,290 to $1,450, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,585.

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