Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Knolls Thomas Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (75 Rentals)

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358 E Duncan St, Unit 358
$875
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Studio Apartment Available Jul 6

358 E Duncan St, Unit 358

358 E Duncan StColumbus, OH 43202
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2586 East Ave, Unit 2586
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 6

2586 East Ave, Unit 2586

2586 East AveColumbus, OH 43202
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54 E Hudson St, Unit 54
$1,050
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15

54 E Hudson St, Unit 54

54 E Hudson StColumbus, OH 43202
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4645 Merrimar Cir E, Unit F

4645 Merrimar Cir E
ColumbusOH43220
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261 E Duncan St

ColumbusOH43202

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Knolls Thomas, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Knolls Thomas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Knolls Thomas area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Barrington Club Apartments priced from $799. Clintonville Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Knolls Thomas apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Clintonville CommonsStudio 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$840
Riverview Place Apartments1BR - Riverview Place1BR,1BA$865
University VillageThe MeyerStudio,1BA$875
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$875
Olentangy VillageVillage StudioStudio,1BA$879
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knolls Thomas, OH

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knolls Thomas area is the $0.77 price per square foot Indiana 211 Model at The Commons At Olentangy in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,271. The second greatest value Knolls Thomas 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 Knolls Thomas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Commons At OlentangyIndiana 2112BR,1.5BA$0.77
Mackenzie PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Kendall Park2x2 Phase 12BR,2BA$1.44
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
45 1/2 E Duncan St, Unit 45 1/245 1/2 E Duncan St1BR,1BA$1.02
Barrington Club Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.35
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Knolls Thomas, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Knolls Thomas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Knolls Thomas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Knolls Thomas is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Knolls Thomas?

The cheapest apartment in Knolls Thomas is Barrington Club Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Knolls Thomas costs $6,505.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Knolls Thomas?

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 Knolls Thomas 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 Knolls Thomas?

Cheap apartments in Knolls Thomas have an average cost of $244 which is $6,261 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Knolls Thomas.

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