
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Millbrook Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (71 Rentals)
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1694 S Washington Ave

1949 Parsons Ave

SkyView

824 Studer Ave

1414 E Columbus St

835 E Mithoff St

931 Kenwick Rd

Granville Woods Lofts

1732-1734-1734 E Whittier St
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840 E Whittier St

521-523-523 Cline St

751 E Mithoff St

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The Charles at Bexley

College Park

833 Lilley Ave

362 E Markison Ave
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The Arbor

1538 E Livingston Ave

798 E Whittier St

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1812 Kent St, Unit Apt A

565-567-567 E Deshler Ave

850-852 E Livingston Ave

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Timbercreek

1288 Oakwood Ave

1415 Gault St
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808-810-810 Reinhard Ave

775-777-777 S 17th St

736-738-738 Seymour Ave

736 Seymour Ave

774-776 S 22nd St, Unit 774

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The Barrett

1563 Gault St

Garden View Flats

Royal James Plaza

The Livingston
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530 - JAMES PLAZA

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987 Lilley Ave

Bexley Commons

902 Kenwick Rd

347 1/2 E Welch Ave

1072 Forest St

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Millbrook, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Millbrook?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Studio Apartments | $897 | $739 | $1,378 |
| Millbrook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,110 | $799 | $1,879 |
| Millbrook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $845 | $3,004 |
| Millbrook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $1,129 | $3,025 |
| Millbrook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,653 | $2,800 | $5,063 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Millbrook Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Cheapest Available Millbrook Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Millbrook 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 Millbrook 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 |
| The Livingston | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 530 - JAMES PLAZA | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| 902 Kenwick Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Granville Woods Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Place | bex2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Charles at Bexley | One-Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Lockbourne Greene | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Millbrook, OH
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Millbrook 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 Millbrook 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 Millbrook apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1116-1122 Cole St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| SkyView | 3 BR, 1 BA - Classic | 3BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Lockbourne Greene | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 902 Kenwick Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Charles at Bexley | One-Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Granville Woods Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Livingston | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 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 Millbrook Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Millbrook?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Millbrook is under $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Millbrook?
The cheapest apartment in Millbrook is Royal James Plaza which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Millbrook costs $3,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Millbrook?
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 33 regular apartments in Millbrook 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 Millbrook?
Cheap apartments in Millbrook have an average cost of $261 which is $3,734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Millbrook.
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