
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milbrook Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $595 (80 Rentals)
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Columbus Park Apartments

1414 E Columbus St

987 Lilley Ave

Capital Pointe - Woodview

521-523-523 Cline St

926 Kenwick Rd

835 E Mithoff St

1779 Holburn Ave

1466 Forest St
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1436 Oakwood Ave

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1104-1106-1106 Oakwood Ave

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1536 E Livingston Ave

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640 S Champion Ave

565-567-567 E Deshler Ave

968-970-970 Wilson Ave

726 Frebis Ave

1123-1129-1129 S Champion Ave

1098 Miller Ave

673-675-675 Stanley Ave
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850-852 E Livingston Ave

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Timbercreek

808-810-810 Reinhard Ave

908 Ellsworth Ave

1417 Gault St

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1133 S Cassingham Rd, Unit B

1288 Oakwood Ave

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Berwick Grove

Elim Manor
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Royal James Plaza

1008 Parsons Ave.

530 - JAMES PLAZA

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Bexvie Village Townhomes

1269 E Livingston Ave

902 Kenwick Rd

1072 Forest St

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Milbrook, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Milbrook?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milbrook Studio Apartments | $753 | $695 | $789 |
| Milbrook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,018 | $799 | $1,325 |
| Milbrook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $850 | $1,859 |
| Milbrook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $1,129 | $3,000 |
| Milbrook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,733 | $4,733 | $4,733 |
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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 $735. Columbus Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Milbrook apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal James Plaza | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Columbus Park Apartments | The Alum | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| 530 - JAMES PLAZA | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Winchester Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $804 |
| Capital Pointe - Woodview | Capp 1B | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| 926 Kenwick | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Granville Woods Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Place | bex1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| SkyView | 1 BR, 1 BA - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milbrook, OH
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milbrook area is the $1.34 price per square foot 780 Ann St Model at 780 Ann St, Unit 780 in the in the Olde Towne East neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Milbrook apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Courtyard on South Champion starting at $1,350 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Near South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milbrook apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 780 Ann St, Unit 780 | 780 Ann St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| The Courtyard on South Champion | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 1079 South James Road | 1079 South James Road - 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Charles at Bexley | One-Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Granville Woods Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Capital Pointe - Woodview | Capp 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 926 Kenwick | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 530 - JAMES PLAZA | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Royal James Plaza | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milbrook Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Milbrook?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Milbrook is under $983.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milbrook?
The cheapest apartment in Milbrook is Royal James Plaza which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Milbrook costs $1,175.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Milbrook?
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 25 regular apartments in Milbrook 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 Milbrook?
Cheap apartments in Milbrook have an average cost of $183 which is $992 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milbrook.
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