Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (34 Rentals)

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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Roundtree Rentals
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roundtree Rentals

3677 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43214
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Riverview Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Square

515 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Skyline Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Apartments

4768-4838 Rossmoor PlColumbus, OH 43220
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3716 Beulah Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3716 Beulah Rd

3716 Beulah RdColumbus, OH 43224

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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 $799. 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$799
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$800
Clintonville CommonsStudio 3rd FloorStudio,1BA$850
The CanterburyAspenStudio,1BA$865
Riverview Place Apartments1BR - Riverview Place1BR,1BA$865
695 Riverview1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Olentangy VillageVillage StudioStudio,1BA$879
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$900
Governours SquareAshStudio,1BA$914

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Columbus, OH

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Columbus area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Ranch Model at Kenbrook Village in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,709. The second greatest value North Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Eden Brooke Townhomes starting at $1,199 with a $1.22 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.
Kenbrook Village2 Bedroom Ranch2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Eden Brooke Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.22
2566 Atwood Ter, Unit 25662566 Atwood Ter3BR,1BA$1.53
Center Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
2663-2671 Medary Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Worthington Gardens Apartments1 Bedrm 3rd Floor w/View1BR,1BA$1.52
The Commons At OlentangyCincinnati 1101BR,1BA$1.51
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,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 $914.

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 $799, while the average apartment in North Columbus costs $2,500.

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 20 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 $273 which is $2,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Columbus.

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