Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marion Franklin Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (21 Rentals)

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Aries Court
$840
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Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Timbercreek
$1,247 - $1,492
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Timbercreek

3264 Green Meadows StColumbus, OH 43207
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Marion Franklin, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marion Franklin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marion Franklin area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Columbus Park Apartments priced from $739. Winchester Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $804. Here are the most affordable Marion Franklin apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$804
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$869
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$925
The Charles at BexleyOne-Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion Franklin, OH

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marion Franklin area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhouse - Renovated Model at College Park in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Marion Franklin apartment is the 3 BR, 1 BA - Classic Model at SkyView starting at $1,260 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marion Franklin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College Park2 Bedroom Townhouse - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.44
SkyView3 BR, 1 BA - Classic3BR,1BA$1.26
Millstone Lakes ApartmentsGarden2BR,1BA$1.38
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
Madison Grove TownhomesUnit A 2 bedroom TH2BR,1.5BA$1.31
TimbercreekCedar Brook2BR,1BA$1.61
Indian Mound2-Bed, 1-Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
The Charles at BexleyOne-Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.37
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1A1BR,1BA$1.45
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marion Franklin Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marion Franklin?

The cheapest apartment in Marion Franklin is Columbus Park Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Marion Franklin costs $1,732.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marion Franklin?

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 8 regular apartments in Marion Franklin 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 Marion Franklin?

Cheap apartments in Marion Franklin have an average cost of $454 which is $1,278 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marion Franklin.

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