Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Minerva Park Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (50 Rentals)

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Oaks View at 2300
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks View at 2300

2300 Fitzroy Pl SColumbus, OH 43224
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Chateau Morse
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Morse

3188 Chateau Morse CtColumbus, OH 43231
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Chesapeake Mill
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chesapeake Mill

5550 Arturo CtColumbus, OH 43231
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PONDEROSA VILLAGE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PONDEROSA VILLAGE

5638 Little Ben CirColumbus, OH 43231
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Parkville
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkville

2346 Parkgreen PlColumbus, OH 43229
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Karl Ferris Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Karl Ferris Apartments

1541 Ferris RdColumbus, OH 43224
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Victoria Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Village

1900 Sunny CtColumbus, OH 43229

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540 - KARL PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

540 - KARL PLAZA

3978 Karl RdColumbus, OH 43224
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Oak Tree Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Village

2200 Walford LnColumbus, OH 43224
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Lodge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lodge Apartments

1771 Red Robin RdColumbus, OH 43229
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Hampton Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Woods

2819 E Dublin Granville RdColumbus, OH 43231
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Schrock Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Schrock Park

1777-1779 Schrock RdColumbus, OH 43229
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Winthrop Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winthrop Court

2531 Arborview DrColumbus, OH 43229
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The Woodside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woodside Apartments

1827-1829 Schrock RdColumbus, OH 43229
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Minerva Park, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Minerva Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Minerva Park area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Parkville priced from $724. Maple Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $729. Here are the most affordable Minerva Park apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ParkvilleStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$724
Maple Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$729
Abbey Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$756
ThornappleS1Studio,1BA$780
Village CourtLove Where You Live – Modern Finishes, Great Vi...1BR,1BA$799
Phoenix Point TownhomesSplash Into Savings – reimbursed application fe...1BR,1BA$800
Victoria VillageMove-In Special: Space, Savings & Style - Get 1...1BR,1BA$800
540 - KARL PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$815
Forest Edge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$829
Eden of Easton ApartmentsThe Greenway1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Minerva Park, OH

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Minerva Park area is the $0.74 price per square foot 1382 Pegwood Dr Model at 1382 Pegwood Dr, Unit 1382 in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Minerva Park apartment is the 2 BR Townhouse Model at The Hideaway starting at $1,570 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the North East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Minerva Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1382 Pegwood Dr, Unit 13821382 Pegwood Dr2BR,1BA$0.74
The Hideaway2 BR Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Northern Place Townhomes2 BDRM2BR,1.5BA$0.77
North Eden Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Summit Park Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Sharon Green Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$0.98
Essington Village3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$0.95
Ashton Woods Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Hyde Park Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.10
Bluff Gardens ApartmentsLive Bigger in a Townhome-Style Apartment You’l...2BR,1BA$1.17

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Minerva Park, Columbus, OH

Ranked #56

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for North Columbus, OH. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Minerva Park Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Minerva Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Minerva Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Minerva Park is under $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Minerva Park?

The cheapest apartment in Minerva Park is Abbey Lane which is listed at $756, while the average apartment in Minerva Park costs $2,094.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Minerva Park?

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 34 regular apartments in Minerva Park 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 Minerva Park?

Cheap apartments in Minerva Park have an average cost of $170 which is $1,924 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Minerva Park.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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