Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $550 (74 Rentals)

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property at 639 Riverview Dr
$899 - $1,199
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Available Oct 15
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639 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202
property at 593 Riverview Dr
$899 - $1,025
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Available Oct 15
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593 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202
property at 651 Riverview Dr
$899
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 14
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651 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202
property at 611 Riverview Dr
$899 - $1,050
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611 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202
property at 544 Riverview Dr
$950 - $1,000
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544 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 1085 Merrimar Cir N
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1085 Merrimar Cir N, Unit F

1085 Merrimar Cir N
ColumbusOH43220
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2887 Atwood Ter, Unit 2887
$1,250

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

2887 Atwood Ter, Unit 2887

2887 Atwood TerColumbus, OH 43224
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property at 2605 Grasmere Avenue
$1,250

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2605 Grasmere Avenue

ColumbusOH43211
property at 3444 Kimberly Ave
$1,300
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3444 Kimberly Ave

ColumbusOH43224
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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 ApartmentsSPECIAL RENT! - NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENTS AT G...1BR,1BA$865
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
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Columbus, OH

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Columbus area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Falcon Model at Olentangy Village in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,859. The second greatest value North Columbus apartment is the 2870 Indianola Ave Model at 2870 Indianola Ave, Unit 2870 Indianola Ave starting at $1,775 with a $1.42 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.
Olentangy VillageThe Falcon3BR,2BA$1.28
2870 Indianola Ave, Unit 2870 Indianola Ave2870 Indianola Ave3BR,1BA$1.42
Eden Brooke Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.17
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
The Commons At OlentangyCincinnati 1101BR,1BA$1.43
Reserves at ArlingtonA11BR,1BA$1.35
184 Duncan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.46
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$1.27

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Columbus. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Columbus Apartments

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 $1,205.

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 9 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 $199 which is $1,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Columbus.

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