
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (203 Rentals)
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204 Souder Ave

753 1/2-2009-2002 Sullivant Ave

800 Harrisburg Pike

406 1/2 S Hague Ave

Charwalde

2903 Sullivant Ave

161 W Hubbard Ave

Gordon House

King Avenue
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83 S Powell Ave, Unit 83 S Powell Ave

Gravity

Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue

246 W 5th Ave

248 1/2 W 5th Ave

The Gaetz

Garden Heights Apartments

1393 Cable Ave

1392 Summit St

162 S Powell Ave
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250 1/2 W 5th Ave

Colonial Grandview

133 W 10th Ave

530 S Terrace Ave

Park Royal Apartments

364 S Chase Ave

Trace Quarter

800 Harrisburg Pike

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1348 Eastview Ave, Unit 1348 Eastview Apt A

The Aubrey

Runaway Bay Apartments

1051 Hunter Ave

303 Front St

Greystone Court

1350 Highland St

1363-1367-1367 Neil Ave

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Dublin Plaza

The Beeker
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One at the Peninsula

River & Rich

1044 Sullivant Ave

35 Euclid Ave

Smith and High

1271 Summit St

1236 Indianola Ave

98-100-100 N Hague Ave

1773 W Mound St
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North Franklinton, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Franklinton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Franklinton Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $715 | $3,296 |
| North Franklinton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $725 | $4,561 |
| North Franklinton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $765 | $7,810 |
| North Franklinton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,654 | $1,095 | $5,402 |
| North Franklinton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $964 | $4,393 |
| North Franklinton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $1,500 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available North Franklinton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Franklinton area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Star King Apartments priced from $715. Holiday House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable North Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Apartments | Studio A (Mid) | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Holiday House Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| 1243 - 1251 Summit St | Apt C | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Charwalde | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| SK-1516 | 2nd Floor Studio A | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Wheatland Crossing II | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
| 161 W Hubbard Ave | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Gordon House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Garden Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Franklinton, OH
As of March 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Franklinton area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 bed Model at 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd in the in the Tri-Village neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value North Franklinton apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at New Yorker starting at $1,350 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Franklinton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| New Yorker | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| 552 Bradley St, Unit duplex | 552 Bradley St | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Smith and High | Smith & High Flats | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Sonnenblick | The Morning | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| 87 E 4th Ave, Unit E | 87 E 4th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 726 N High St | 726 N High St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 1271 Summit St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Wheatland Crossing I | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Wheatland Crossing II | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Franklinton, Columbus, OH
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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in North Franklinton, Columbus, OH
Grandview Heights High School
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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 Holiday House Apartments which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in North Franklinton costs $2,920.
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 144 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 $231 which is $2,689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Franklinton.
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