Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Knolls West Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (47 Rentals)

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property at 5058 Hibbs Dr

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220

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property at 5308 Darlington Rd

$1,125

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$1,125

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5308 Darlington Rd, Unit F

5308 Darlington Rd
ColumbusOH43220

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property at 1085 Merrimar Cir N

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1085 Merrimar Cir N, Unit F

1085 Merrimar Cir N
ColumbusOH43220
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Graceland Flats
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$1,309 - $1,789
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Graceland Flats

291 Graceland BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Slate Run Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Slate Run Apartments

2238 Briarhurst LnColumbus, OH 43220
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Worthington Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Terrace

60-80 Broadmeadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA

200 Broadmeadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Skyline Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Apartments

4768-4838 Rossmoor PlColumbus, OH 43220
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Henderlane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Henderlane Apartments

4610-4660 Chesapeake CtColumbus, OH 43220
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Knolls West, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Knolls West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Knolls West area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA priced from $809. The Canterbury has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Knolls West apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$809
The CanterburyAspenStudio,1BA$825
Edge at ArlingtonPitkin1BR,1BA$899
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Lexington Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,015
Sawmill ParkThe Killian1BR,1BA$1,017
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1,099
Island ClubTahiti1BR,1BA$1,196
Braxton on BethelThe Foxfire1BR,1BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knolls West, OH

As of July 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knolls West area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Mackenzie Place in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Knolls West apartment is the Minnesota 311 Model at The Commons At Olentangy starting at $1,896 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the North Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Knolls West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mackenzie PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
The Commons At OlentangyMinnesota 3113BR,1.5BA$1.33
Dublin Park Rental TownhomesDiamond Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Lexington Park3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.10
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Fox and Hounds2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.37
Sawmill ParkThe Killian1BR,1BA$1.35
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Knolls West Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Knolls West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Knolls West Apartment is $809 at 500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Knolls West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Knolls West is starting from $1,015 at Lexington Park.

What is the most affordable Knolls West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Knolls West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lexington Park and starts from $1,364.

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