Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Knolls Thomas Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (82 Rentals)

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$899 - $1,095

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Available Jun 17

558 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220

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Graceland Flats
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$1,309 - $1,834
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291 Graceland BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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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 Roundtree Rentals priced from $795. Riverview Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Knolls Thomas apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$795
Riverview Place Apartments1BR - Riverview Place1BR,1BA$865
University VillageThe NicklausStudio,1BA$875
695 Riverview1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Olentangy VillageVillage StudioStudio,1BA$879
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$900
The CanterburyAspenStudio,1BA$910
Governours SquareWillowStudio,1BA$912
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knolls Thomas, OH

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knolls Thomas 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 Knolls Thomas 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 Knolls Thomas 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
TompkinsTwo bedroom unit2BR,2BA$1.34
4944 Fairway Ct, Unit 4944 Fairway Ct4944 Fairway Ct3BR,1BA$1.41
2062 Ridgeview Rd, Unit Upper Arlington Garden2062 Ridgeview Rd2BR,1BA$1.50
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Reserves at ArlingtonA1R 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.53
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.22
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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Knolls Thomas, Columbus, OH

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $925.

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

The cheapest apartment in Knolls Thomas is Roundtree Rentals which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Knolls Thomas costs $4,681.

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 45 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 $296 which is $4,385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Knolls Thomas.

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