Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (78 Rentals)

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2872 Howey Rd, Unit A
$1,100
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2872 Howey Rd, Unit A

2872 Howey RdColumbus, OH 43224
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property at 3093 Grasmere Ave

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 15

3093 Grasmere Ave

ColumbusOH43224

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property at 1085 Merrimar Cir N

$1,300

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1085 Merrimar Cir N, Unit F

1085 Merrimar Cir N
ColumbusOH43220
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Graceland Flats
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Graceland Flats

291 Graceland BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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35 Broad Meadows Blvd
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35 Broad Meadows Blvd

35 Broad Meadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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39 North St
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39 North St

39 North StColumbus, OH 43202
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North Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Moonglow Apartments priced from $800. Kings Highlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable North Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$800
Kings Highlands1BR - Kings Highlands1BR,1BA$845
Riverview Place Apartments1BR - Riverview Place1BR,1BA$865
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$875
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$879
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Royal Neil ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$900
Riverview Apartments557-A11BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Columbus, OH

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Columbus area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Eden Brooke Townhomes in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value North Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fox and Hounds starting at $1,210 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the North Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eden Brooke Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.22
Fox and Hounds2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
2872 Howey Rd, Unit A2872 Howey Rd2BR,1BA$1.22
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
The Commons At OlentangyCincinnati 1101BR,1BA$1.39
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.35
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$1.27
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Columbus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Columbus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Columbus is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in North Columbus is Moonglow Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in North Columbus costs $9,102.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Columbus?

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 10 regular apartments in North Columbus 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 North Columbus?

Cheap apartments in North Columbus have an average cost of $197 which is $8,905 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Columbus.

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