Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milbrook Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (54 Rentals)

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Timbercreek
$1,205 - $1,465
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Timbercreek

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

$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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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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Garden View Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden View Flats

1316 Marion RdColumbus, OH 43207
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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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Fairgate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairgate Apartments

1523 Burstock RdColumbus, OH 43206
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Royal James Plaza
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Royal James Plaza

1113 S James RdColumbus, OH 43227
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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 Studio unit found at Columbus Park Apartments priced from $739. The Livingston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Milbrook apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$804
Lockbourne GreeneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$841
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$922
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$925
Fair Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Placebex1x11BR,1BA$975
Royal James PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milbrook, OH

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milbrook area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 BR, 1 BA - Classic Model at SkyView in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Milbrook apartment is the Two Beds Model at 835 E Mithoff St starting at $925 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the South Columbus 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.
SkyView3 BR, 1 BA - Classic3BR,1BA$1.12
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
Fair Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Heather Glen Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.16
The Charles at BexleyOne-Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.37
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$1.32
Lockbourne GreeneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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Milbrook, Columbus, OH

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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 $985.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milbrook?

The cheapest apartment in Milbrook is The Livingston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Milbrook costs $8,548.

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 45 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 $239 which is $8,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milbrook.

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