Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (64 Rentals)

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property at 558 Riverview Dr

$885 - $1,050

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 17

558 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 2661 Medary Ave

$995 - $1,150

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2661 Medary Ave

ColumbusOH43202

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35 Broad Meadows Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Broad Meadows Blvd

35 Broad Meadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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39 North St
1 Bedroom Apartments

39 North St

39 North StColumbus, OH 43202
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106-222 W Dodridge St
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106-222 W Dodridge St

106-222 W Dodridge StColumbus, OH 43202
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Riverview Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Plaza

750 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Village Flats at 757
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Village Flats at 757

757 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Worthington Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Terrace

60-80 Broadmeadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Riverview Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Square

515 Riverview DrColumbus, 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 Center Court Apartments priced from $724. Moonglow Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable North Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$724
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$800
The CanterburyAspenStudio,1BA$805
Kings Highlands1BR - Kings Highlands1BR,1BA$845
Riverview Place Apartments1BR - Riverview Place1BR,1BA$865
University VillageThe NicklausStudio,1BA$875
695 Riverview1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Governours SquareWillowStudio,1BA$897
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Columbus, OH

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Columbus area is the $1.33 price per square foot 4944 Fairway Ct Model at 4944 Fairway Ct, Unit 4944 Fairway Ct in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value North Columbus apartment is the 2x2 Phase 1 Model at Kendall Park starting at $1,637 with a $1.55 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.
4944 Fairway Ct, Unit 4944 Fairway Ct4944 Fairway Ct3BR,1BA$1.33
Kendall Park2x2 Phase 12BR,2BA$1.55
Eden Brooke Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.12
Center Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Reserves at ArlingtonA1R 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.57
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$1.27
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 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 $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Columbus is Center Court Apartments which is listed at $724, while the average apartment in North Columbus costs $14,930.

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 42 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 $280 which is $14,650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Columbus.

Expert Rental Resources

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