Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kendale Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (23 Rentals)

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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

106-222 W Dodridge St

106-222 W Dodridge StColumbus, OH 43202
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Riverview Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Plaza

750 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Village Flats at 757
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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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 Worthington Terrace priced from $750. Reserves at Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $864. Here are the most affordable Kendale apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Worthington TerracePlan A1BR,1BA$750
Reserves at ArlingtonA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$864
Riverview Place Apartments1BR - Riverview Place1BR,1BA$865
Governours SquareAshStudio,1BA$865
695 Riverview1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendale, OH

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kendale area is the $0.88 price per square foot Two bedroom/ 1 1/2 bath Model at Mackenzie Village Apartments in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Kendale apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Mackenzie Place starting at $1,550 with a $0.97 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.
Mackenzie Village ApartmentsTwo bedroom/ 1 1/2 bath2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Mackenzie PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
1783 Ardleigh Rd, Unit 17871783 Ardleigh Rd2BR,2BA$1.46
Olentangy VillageThe Cardinal2BR,1BA$1.47
121 E Arcadia Ave, Unit Unit A121 E Arcadia Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
The Commons At OlentangyCleveland 2112BR,1.5BA$1.44
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.25
Worthington TerraceTown House2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Flats of Clintonville1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kendale, Columbus, OH

Ranked #82

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Kendale Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kendale?

The cheapest apartment in Kendale is Worthington Terrace which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Kendale costs $2,025.

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 19 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 $201 which is $1,824 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kendale.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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