Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Knolls Thomas Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $590 (83 Rentals)

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70 E Hudson St, Unit 70
$895
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70 E Hudson St, Unit 70

70 E Hudson StColumbus, OH 43202
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property at 593 Riverview Dr

$899 - $1,025

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Available Oct 15

593 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202
property at 639 Riverview Dr

$899 - $1,199

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639 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202
property at 611 Riverview Dr

$899 - $1,050

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611 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202

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$1,095

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5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220

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68 E Hudson St, Unit 68
$1,100
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$1,100

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68 E Hudson St, Unit 68

68 E Hudson StColumbus, OH 43202
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property at 27 W Blake Ave

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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27 W Blake Ave

ColumbusOH43202

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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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69 E Arcadia Ave, Unit D
$1,400
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69 E Arcadia Ave, Unit D

69 E Arcadia AveColumbus, OH 43202
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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 Riverview Place Apartments priced from $865. Olentangy Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable Knolls Thomas apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Place ApartmentsSPECIAL RENT! - NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENTS AT G...1BR,1BA$865
Olentangy VillageVillage StudioStudio,1BA$879
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$900
Riverview Apartments557-A11BR,1BA$975
Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knolls Thomas, OH

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knolls Thomas area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Kingsdale Lofts in the in the West Olentangy neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Knolls Thomas apartment is the 4857 Moreland Dr W Model at 4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Northwest Columbus 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.
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
The CanterburyCedar1BR,1BA$1.36
70 E Hudson St, Unit 7070 E Hudson St1BR,1BA$1.24
The Commons At OlentangyCincinnati 1101BR,1BA$1.58
184 Duncan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
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 the price of a cheap apartment in Knolls Thomas?

The cheapest apartment in Knolls Thomas is Riverview Place Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Knolls Thomas costs $1,329.

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 12 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 $193 which is $1,136 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Knolls Thomas.

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