Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Knolls Thomas Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (46 Rentals)

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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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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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Roundtree Rentals
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roundtree Rentals

3677 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43214

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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 Studio unit found at Governours Square priced from $828. 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
Governours SquareAshStudio,1BA$828
Riverview Place Apartments1BR - Riverview Place1BR,1BA$865
695 Riverview1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Flats of Clintonville1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$875
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Reserves at ArlingtonA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$894
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$900
Clintonville Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Garden 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$910
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knolls Thomas, OH

As of November 27, 2025 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 Bdrm/1 1/2 Bath - Creek Model at Mackenzie Village Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $0.78 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.
Mackenzie PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Mackenzie Village Apartments2 Bdrm/1 1/2 Bath - Creek2BR,1.5BA$0.78
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Olentangy VillageThe Cardinal2BR,1BA$1.47
83 W Dodridge St, Unit 8383 W Dodridge St2BR,1.5BA$1.14
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.44
The Commons At OlentangyCincinnati 1101BR,1BA$1.35
Flats of Clintonville1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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Knolls Thomas, Columbus, OH

Ranked #83

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Knolls Thomas Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Riverview Place Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Knolls Thomas costs $2,600.

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 11 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 $202 which is $2,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Knolls Thomas.

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