Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Leawood Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $489 (95 Rentals)

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3505 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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3680-3688 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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Leawood, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Leawood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Leawood area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes priced from $695. Villages at Eden Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Leawood apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$695
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR, 1BA$699
National Road ApartmentsOne Bed1BR, 1BA$699
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR, 1BA$733
1418 SELKIRK Rd1418 SELKIRK Rd - Unit...1BR, 1BA$750
Mason RunMasr 0AStudio, 1BA$775
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$799
520 - EMBASSY PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$799
KP EASTLAND, LLC1 BD 1 BA1BR, 1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Leawood, OH

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Leawood area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 976 Sq Ft, Finished Basement Model at Colonial Park in the Greenbriar Farm neighborhood starting from $1,230. The second greatest value Leawood apartment is the Aspen Model at Riverdale Plaza in the South Columbus neighborhood starting at $1,105 with a $1.15 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Leawood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Colonial Park2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 976 Sq Ft, Finished Basement2BR, 1.5BA$1.26
Riverdale PlazaAspen2BR, 1.5BA$1.15
The Enclave on Main2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.99
Chatham Village2 Bedroom Townhome2BR, 1BA$1.24
Ashley Village2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.13
York Terrace East1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1.19
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$0.92
StonecrestThe Crest1BR, 1BA$1.26
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Elite1BR, 1BA$1.27
Mason RunMasr 0AStudio, 1BA$1.24

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This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio including Leawood, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Leawood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Leawood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Leawood is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Leawood?

The cheapest apartment in Leawood is Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Leawood costs $1,120.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Leawood?

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 23 regular apartments in Leawood 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 Leawood?

Cheap apartments in Leawood have an average cost of $971 which is $149 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Leawood.

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