Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kendale Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $575 (58 Rentals)

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property at 639 Riverview Dr

$899 - $1,199

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 15

639 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202
property at 593 Riverview Dr

$899 - $1,025

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 15

593 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 611 Riverview Dr

$899 - $1,050

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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611 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 5058 Hibbs Dr

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220

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35 Broad Meadows Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Broad Meadows Blvd

35 Broad Meadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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39 North St
1 Bedroom Apartments

39 North St

39 North StColumbus, OH 43202
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106-222 W Dodridge St
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106-222 W Dodridge St

106-222 W Dodridge StColumbus, OH 43202
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Riverview Plaza
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Riverview Plaza

750 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Village Flats at 757
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Village Flats at 757

757 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Slate Run Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Slate Run Apartments

2238 Briarhurst LnColumbus, OH 43220
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Worthington Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Terrace

60-80 Broadmeadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Riverview Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Square

515 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Skyline Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Apartments

4768-4838 Rossmoor PlColumbus, OH 43220
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Kendale, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kendale area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Place Apartments priced from $865. Barrington Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Kendale apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Place ApartmentsSPECIAL RENT! - NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENTS AT G...1BR,1BA$865
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$900
Riverview Apartments557-A11BR,1BA$975
Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Olentangy VillageThe Mockingbird1BR,1BA$989
Edge at ArlingtonThompson1BR,1BA$999
Lexington Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$999
Reserves at ArlingtonA11BR,1BA$1,009
The CanterburyCedar1BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendale, OH

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kendale area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Kingsdale Lofts in the in the West Olentangy neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Kendale apartment is the Khloe with Loft Model at Luxe 88 starting at $2,079 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the North Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kendale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Luxe 88Khloe with Loft2BR,2BA$1.60
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
69 E Arcadia Ave, Unit D69 E Arcadia Ave2BR,1BA$1.60
Lexington Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.41
The CanterburyCedar1BR,1BA$1.36
The Commons At OlentangyCincinnati 1101BR,1BA$1.58
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Edge at ArlingtonThompson1BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kendale Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kendale?

The cheapest apartment in Kendale is Riverview Place Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Kendale costs $1,260.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kendale?

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 15 regular apartments in Kendale 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 Kendale?

Cheap apartments in Kendale have an average cost of $198 which is $1,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kendale.

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