Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Linwood Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (21 Rentals)

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Court View Centre
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Court View Centre

3505 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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Berwick Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Berwick Gardens

3680-3688 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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Berwick Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berwick Grove

3240 Tradan DrColumbus, OH 43232
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James Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

James Plaza

827 S James RdColumbus, OH 43227
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Elim Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elim Manor

3180-3200 Elim Manor CtColumbus, OH 43232
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Elaine Park Drive
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elaine Park Drive

4039-4062 Elaine Park DrColumbus, OH 43227
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Montrose Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montrose Square

2315 Seville AveColumbus, OH 43232
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Livingston Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Livingston Commons

1410 Livingston CtColumbus, OH 43227
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Hamilton Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Crossing

540 S Hamilton RdWhitehall, OH 43213
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Linwood, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Linwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Linwood area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at The Flats on Kimberly priced from $700. Columbus Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Linwood apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats on KimberlyStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$700
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
Mason RunMasr 0AStudio,1BA$750
Cushing Arms1BR 650sf1BR,1BA$795
West Of EastlandOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linwood, OH

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Linwood area is the $1.27 price per square foot Capp 3A Model at Capital Pointe - Woodview in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,336. The second greatest value Linwood apartment is the Courtyard - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Courtyard Townhomes starting at $1,299 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Linwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 3A2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Courtyard TownhomesCourtyard - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Napa TownhomesMaple2BR,1.5BA$1.19
The Enclave on Main2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Mason RunMasr 2B2BR,1BA$1.28
Chatham Village2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.24
Ashley Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Heather Glen Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.16
520 - EMBASSY PLAZA2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Linwood, Columbus, OH

Ranked #149

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Columbus. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Linwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Linwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Linwood is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Linwood?

The cheapest apartment in Linwood is Columbus Park Apartments which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Linwood costs $3,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Linwood?

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 13 regular apartments in Linwood 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 Linwood?

Cheap apartments in Linwood have an average cost of $383 which is $3,612 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Linwood.

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