Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kendale Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (64 Rentals)

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property at 611 Riverview Dr

$899 - $1,095

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611 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 5058 Hibbs Dr

$1,095

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$1,095
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220

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property at 4819 Middletowne St

$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 25

4819 Middletowne St, Unit G

4819 Middletowne St
ColumbusOH43214
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Graceland Flats
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$1,309 - $1,789
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Graceland Flats

291 Graceland BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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2690 Neil Ave, Unit 2690
$1,400
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15

2690 Neil Ave, Unit 2690

2690 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43202
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property at 1085 Merrimar Cir N

$1,400

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$1,400
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1085 Merrimar Cir N, Unit F

1085 Merrimar Cir N
ColumbusOH43220

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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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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 Studio unit found at The Canterbury priced from $825. Riverview Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Kendale apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CanterburyAspenStudio,1BA$825
Riverview Place Apartments1BR - Riverview Place1BR,1BA$865
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$900
Governours SquareAshStudio,1BA$921
Clintonville Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Garden 1st Floor1BR,1BA$930
Reserves at ArlingtonA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$969
Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Edge at ArlingtonPitkin1BR,1BA$989

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendale, OH

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kendale area is the $1.02 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Reno Meyer Model at Georgetown in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Kendale apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Mackenzie Place starting at $1,600 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Outer Dublin Hilliard 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.
Georgetown4 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Reno Meyer4BR,2.5BA$1.02
Mackenzie PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Luxe 88Khloe with Loft2BR,2BA$1.46
STERLING PLACE2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.40
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.35
Reserves at ArlingtonA1R 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.53
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Columbus. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $989.

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 $2,450.

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 17 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 $147 which is $2,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kendale.

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