Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marion Franklin Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Elim Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elim Manor

3180-3200 Elim Manor CtColumbus, OH 43232
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Aries Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Fair Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

1683 Smith RdColumbus, 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 Gardenview Flats priced from $700. Winchester Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable Marion Franklin apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gardenview FlatsYour Dream Apartment + 1 Month FREE — Only at G...Studio,1BA$700
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$789
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$809
Lockbourne GreeneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$841

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion Franklin, OH

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marion Franklin area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3 BR, 1 BA (Plus) - Original Model at SkyView in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,111. The second greatest value Marion Franklin apartment is the 1197 S 22nd St Model at 1197 S 22nd St, Unit 1197 starting at $1,350 with a $1.27 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.
SkyView3 BR, 1 BA (Plus) - Original3BR,1BA$0.92
1197 S 22nd St, Unit 11971197 S 22nd St2BR,1BA$1.27
College Park2 Bed Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.46
The Charles at BexleyTwo-Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Millstone Lakes ApartmentsGarden2BR,1BA$1.38
Parsons Village East Senior ApartmentsA22BR,1BA$1.46
Heather Glen Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.16
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$1.16
Lockbourne GreeneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Marion Franklin, Columbus, OH

Ranked #181

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Marion Franklin Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marion Franklin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Marion Franklin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marion Franklin is under $1,111.

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

The cheapest apartment in Marion Franklin is Gardenview Flats which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Marion Franklin costs $3,935.

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 18 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 $210 which is $3,725 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marion Franklin.

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