Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (180 Rentals)

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Star King Apartments
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$715 - $935
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$659 - $879
Required Monthly Fees
$56
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$715 - $935
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Star King Apartments

1530 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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King Avenue
$850 - $1,000
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$798 - $948
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$52
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$850 - $1,000
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

King Avenue

1428 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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property at 1963 W Broad St

$899 - $984

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1963 W Broad St

ColumbusOH43223

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property at 246 W 5th Ave

$950 - $1,245

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 28

246 W 5th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 248 1/2 W 5th Ave

$950 - $1,145

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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248 1/2 W 5th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
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One at the Peninsula
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$1,040 - $4,884
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$1,015 - $4,859
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$25
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$1,040 - $4,884
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One at the Peninsula

111 Belle StColumbus, OH 43215
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Dublin Plaza
$1,025 - $1,780
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$986 - $1,741
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$39
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$1,025 - $1,780
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Dublin Plaza

1340-1360 Dublin RdColumbus, OH 43215
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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 Wheatland Crossing I priced from $521. 204 Souder Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable North Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$521
204 Souder Ave204F1BR,1BA$675
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699
Star King ApartmentsStudio A (Mid)Studio,1BA$715
CharwaldeStudio1BR,1BA$775
SK-15162nd Floor Studio AStudio,1BA$790
The King ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,4BA$800
Gordon HouseStudioStudio,1BA$850
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff1x11BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Franklinton, OH

As of February 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Franklinton area is the $0.28 price per square foot 1372 Neil Ave Model at 1372 Neil Ave, Unit 1372 in the in the Flytown neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value North Franklinton apartment is the 2 bed Model at 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Tri-Village 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.
1372 Neil Ave, Unit 13721372 Neil Ave1BR,2.5BA$0.28
1656-1662 Northwest Blvd2 bed2BR,1BA$1.20
213 Midland Ave, Unit 213 Midland Ave213 Midland Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
1210 Dennison Ave, Unit 12101210 Dennison Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
New Yorker2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.04
552 Bradley St, Unit duplex552 Bradley St2BR,1BA$1.04
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
Whitethorne2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 249872BR,1BA$0.91
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.09
The King ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.17

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North Franklinton, Columbus, OH

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

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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 $875.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Franklinton is 204 Souder Ave which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in North Franklinton costs $3,545.

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 157 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 $266 which is $3,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Franklinton.

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