Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milbrook Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (65 Rentals)

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property at 798 E Whittier St

$1,100

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798 E Whittier St

ColumbusOH43206

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Timbercreek
$1,207 - $1,492
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$1,207 - $1,492

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Timbercreek

3264 Green Meadows StColumbus, OH 43207
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property at 833 Lilley Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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833 Lilley Ave

ColumbusOH43205

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property at 1288 Oakwood Ave

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1288 Oakwood Ave

ColumbusOH43206
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Berwick Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berwick Grove

3240 Tradan DrColumbus, OH 43232
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Elim Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elim Manor

3180-3200 Elim Manor CtColumbus, OH 43232
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Royal James Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal James Plaza

1113 S James RdColumbus, OH 43227
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Garden View Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden View Flats

1316 Marion RdColumbus, OH 43207

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530 - JAMES PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

530 - JAMES PLAZA

827 S James RdColumbus, OH 43227
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Lockbourne Greene
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lockbourne Greene

1836 Lockbourne RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Bexley Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bexley Commons

3090 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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902 Kenwick Rd
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902 Kenwick Rd

902 Kenwick RdColumbus, OH 43209
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1072 Forest St
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1072 Forest St

1072 Forest StColumbus, OH 43206
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Fairgate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairgate Apartments

1523 Burstock RdColumbus, OH 43206
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Fair Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

1683 Smith RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Crestwood Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Village

3105 Clairpoint CtColumbus, OH 43227
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Milbrook, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Milbrook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Milbrook area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal James Plaza priced from $695. Winchester Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Milbrook apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal James PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$695
Winchester OaksStudioStudio,1BA$695
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$789
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe Milbrook1BR,1BA$789
902 Kenwick Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$899
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$910
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$925
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Placebex1x11BR,1BA$975
Heather Glen Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milbrook, OH

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milbrook area is the $1.28 price per square foot 672 Stewart Ave Model at 672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672 Stewart Ave in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Milbrook apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1116-1122 Cole St starting at $1,250 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Olde Towne East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milbrook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672 Stewart Ave672 Stewart Ave3BR,1BA$1.28
1116-1122 Cole St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
1725 E Frankfort St, Unit 1725 E. Frankfort St, Columbus1725 E Frankfort St2BR,1BA$1.28
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Heather Glen Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.16
902 Kenwick Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.12
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Royal James PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$1.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Milbrook, Columbus, OH

Ranked #177

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milbrook Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Milbrook?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Milbrook is at Winchester Oaks listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Milbrook Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Milbrook Apartment is $695 at Royal James Plaza.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Milbrook is starting from $899 at 530 - JAMES PLAZA.

What is the most affordable Milbrook Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Milbrook Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lockbourne Greene and starts from $1,059.

Expert Rental Resources

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