Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (228 Rentals)

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property at 1963 W Broad St

$899 - $984

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1963 W Broad St

ColumbusOH43223

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property at 248 1/2 W 5th Ave

$950 - $1,145

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 28, 2026

248 1/2 W 5th Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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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 Studio unit found at Star King Apartments priced from $715. Holiday House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable North Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Star King ApartmentsStudio A (Mid)Studio,1BA$715
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$749
CharwaldeStudio1BR,1BA$775
1114 N High StJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Wheatland Crossing II1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$841
Gordon HouseStudioStudio,1BA$850
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Newly Renovated Apartment Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Columbus Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Franklinton, OH

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Franklinton area is the $0.30 price per square foot 1372 Neil Ave Model at 1372 Neil Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Flytown neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value North Franklinton apartment is the 2 bed Model at 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd starting at $1,900 with a $1.27 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 11372 Neil Ave6BR,2.5BA$0.30
1656-1662 Northwest Blvd2 bed2BR,1BA$1.27
Sonnenblick2-Bedroom TH (Full Basement)2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Starling Yard2 bdr2BR,1BA$1.14
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
1347 Broadview Ave, Unit 13471347 Broadview Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff2x1b2BR,1BA$1.30
Wheatland Crossing II1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.20
CharwaldeStudioStudio ,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 Charwalde which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in North Franklinton costs $7,740.

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 87 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 $385 which is $7,355 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Franklinton.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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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!