Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (219 Rentals)

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North Franklinton, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Franklinton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Franklinton area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Starling Yard priced from $401. Wheatland Crossing II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $450. Here are the most affordable North Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$401
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$450
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$660
Star King ApartmentsStudio A (Mid)Studio,1BA$715
1114 N High StStudioStudio,1BA$750
CharwaldeStudioStudio,1BA$775
Statehouse Highline4BR/4BA - 4.14BR,4BA$799
Lumen on Ninth5BR/3BA - C4 Shared5BR,3BA$839
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff1x11BR,1BA$875
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Franklinton, OH

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Franklinton area is the $1.08 price per square foot 275 N Hague Ave Model at 275 N Hague Ave in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value North Franklinton apartment is the 1345 Broadview Ave Model at 1345 Broadview Ave, Unit 1347.5 starting at $1,500 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Franklinton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
275 N Hague Ave275 N Hague Ave4BR,2BA$1.08
1345 Broadview Ave, Unit 1347.51345 Broadview Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.15
1230 Highland St, Unit downstairs half unit1230 Highland St2BR,1.5BA$1.12
190 Schultz Ave, Unit 190190 Schultz Ave2BR,1BA$1.05
1505 Gerrard Ave, Unit 1505 Gerrard Avenue1505 Gerrard Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
Starling Yard2 bdr2BR,1BA$1.14
1399 W 3rd Ave, Unit B1399 W 3rd Ave1BR,1BA$1.17
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Wheatland Crossing II1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.20
Grandview Area1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Franklinton, Columbus, OH

Ranked #11

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Columbus. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the North Franklinton Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Franklinton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Franklinton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Franklinton is under $899.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Franklinton is Starling Yard which is listed at $401, while the average apartment in North Franklinton costs $13,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Franklinton?

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 135 regular apartments in North Franklinton 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 Franklinton?

Cheap apartments in North Franklinton have an average cost of $316 which is $13,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Franklinton.

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