Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kendale Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (63 Rentals)

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$885 - $1,050

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 17

558 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 5058 Hibbs Dr

$1,095

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5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220

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Graceland Flats
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$1,309 - $1,834
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Graceland Flats

291 Graceland BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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35 Broad Meadows Blvd
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35 Broad Meadows Blvd

35 Broad Meadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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39 North St
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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
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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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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 Barrington Club Apartments priced from $799. The Canterbury has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Kendale apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The CanterburyAspenStudio,1BA$815
Clintonville CommonsStudio 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$840
695 Riverview1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Riverview Place Apartments1BR - Riverview Place1BR,1BA$865
University VillageThe NicklausStudio,1BA$875
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$900
Governours SquareWillowStudio,1BA$905
Edge at ArlingtonPitkin1BR,1BA$949
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendale, OH

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kendale area is the $0.97 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Mackenzie Place in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Kendale apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Kingsdale Lofts starting at $1,850 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the West Olentangy 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.
Mackenzie PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
4944 Fairway Ct, Unit 4944 Fairway Ct4944 Fairway Ct3BR,1BA$1.33
Kendall Park2x2 Phase 12BR,2BA$1.46
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Braxton on BethelThe Jefferson2BR,2BA$1.47
STERLING PLACE1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.41
Barrington Club Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.35
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kendale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kendale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kendale is under $969.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kendale?

The cheapest apartment in Kendale is Barrington Club Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Kendale costs $14,491.

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 32 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 $264 which is $14,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kendale.

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