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North East Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available North East Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North East Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Hometeam Properties priced from $650. Maple Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $709. Here are the most affordable North East Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$650
Maple Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$709
Essington VillageStudioStudio,1BA$729
ThornappleS1Studio,1BA$745
East Townhomes and Apartments1 Bed GA1BR,1BA$749
510 - CLEVELAND PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$759
Coves at Columbus on Cleveland3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-1051BR,1BA$775
Woodlands (OH)1 Bedroom 1 Bath S1BR,1BA$775
Kings Highlands1BR - Kings Highlands1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East Columbus, OH

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the North East Columbus area is the $0.99 price per square foot 2 BR Townhouse Model at The Hideaway in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value North East Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse - Elite Model at Northgate on Sharon starting at $1,550 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the North East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North East Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hideaway2 BR Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Northgate on Sharon2 Bedroom Townhouse - Elite2BR,2BA$0.98
Northern Place Townhomes2 BDRM2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Sharon Green Townhomes2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Maple Valley ApartmentsWater/Sewer/Trash Included2BR,1BA$0.84
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
Victoria Village2/1 GDN2BR,1BA$0.89
Summerwynd ApartmentsUpstairs unit w/ balcony)2BR,1BA$1.06
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Coves at Columbus on Cleveland3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-1051BR,1BA$1.07

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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North East Columbus, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North East Columbus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North East Columbus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North East Columbus is under $795.

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

The cheapest apartment in North East Columbus is East Townhomes and Apartments which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in North East Columbus costs $6,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North East 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 64 regular apartments in North East 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 East Columbus?

Cheap apartments in North East Columbus have an average cost of $114 which is $6,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North East Columbus.

Expert Rental Resources

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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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!