Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milbrook Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (67 Rentals)

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property at 798 E Whittier St

$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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798 E Whittier St

ColumbusOH43206
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Timbercreek
$1,247 - $1,492
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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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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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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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Royal James Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal James Plaza

1113 S James RdColumbus, OH 43227

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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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The Livingston
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The Livingston

1573 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43205
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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. 530 - JAMES PLAZA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Milbrook apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$789
Royal James PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$790
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$804
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$869
902 Kenwick Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$899
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$925
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Placebex2x12BR,1BA$975
1079 South James Road1079 South James Road - 12BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milbrook, OH

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milbrook area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1116-1122 Cole St in the in the Olde Towne East neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Milbrook 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 Milbrook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1116-1122 Cole St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
SkyView3 BR, 1 BA - Classic3BR,1BA$1.26
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
902 Kenwick Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.12
1079 South James Road1079 South James Road - 12BR,1BA$1.30
The Charles at BexleyOne-Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.37
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
530 - JAMES PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Royal James PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milbrook?

The cheapest apartment in Milbrook is 530 - JAMES PLAZA which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Milbrook costs $5,057.

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 38 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 $233 which is $4,824 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milbrook.

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