Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Knolls Thomas Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (85 Rentals)

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property at 5058 Hibbs Dr

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220
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68 E Hudson St, Unit 68
$1,250
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 10

68 E Hudson St, Unit 68

68 E Hudson StColumbus, OH 43202
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property at 1085 Merrimar Cir N

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1085 Merrimar Cir N, Unit F

1085 Merrimar Cir N
ColumbusOH43220
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Graceland Flats
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Graceland Flats

291 Graceland BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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property at 27 W Blake Ave

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 3

27 W Blake Ave

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 Studio unit found at The Canterbury priced from $825. 695 Riverview has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Knolls Thomas apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CanterburyAspenStudio,1BA$825
695 Riverview1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Riverview Place Apartments1BR - Riverview Place1BR,1BA$865
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$875
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knolls Thomas, OH

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knolls Thomas area is the $1.03 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Reno Meyer Model at Georgetown in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,460. The second greatest value Knolls Thomas apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Mackenzie Place starting at $1,600 with a $1.00 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.
Georgetown4 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Reno Meyer4BR,2.5BA$1.03
Mackenzie PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
The Commons At OlentangyMinnesota 3113BR,1.5BA$1.33
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Fox and Hounds2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.35
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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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 $975.

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

The cheapest apartment in Knolls Thomas is 695 Riverview which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Knolls Thomas costs $4,264.

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 $130 which is $4,134 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Knolls Thomas.

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