
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (189 Rentals)
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Star King Apartments

204 Souder Ave

304 S Highland Ave

406 1/2 S Hague Ave

Charwalde

56 Rodgers Ave

Gordon House

King Avenue

1360 Highland St, Unit Apt F, Unit Apt F
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Gravity

Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue

1284 Highland St, Unit AptC, Unit AptC

366 Wrexham Ave

The Gaetz

Garden Heights Apartments

1330 W 5th Ave

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1641 Sullivant Ave, Unit C, Unit C

100 N Central Ave

396-398-398 S Powell Ave
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The Day Companies - Short North

Dublin Plaza

Colonial Grandview

1340 King Ave

Park Royal Apartments

364 S Chase Ave

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1348 Eastview Ave, Unit 1348 Eastview Apt A, Unit 1348 Eastview Apt A

800 Harrisburg Pike, Unit 2 bedroom townhomes

Liberty Place Apartments

108 Columbian Ave
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125 W 1st Ave, Unit C, Unit C

387 1/2 Lechner Ave

Runaway Bay Apartments

Trace Quarter

303 Front St

1363-1367-1367 Neil Ave

One at the Peninsula

985 High

Horizon West

1309 Indianola Ave
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Smith and High

259 W 4th Ave, Unit B

Green House Columbus

1257 Dennison Ave

43 1/2 Rodgers Ave, Unit 4

1282 Hunter Ave

Midpoint East at GVX

Southern Station

Meridian at Grandview

The Reach on Goodale
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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 | $1,287 | $715 | $2,554 |
| North Franklinton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $725 | $5,370 |
| North Franklinton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $650 | $7,817 |
| North Franklinton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $1,114 | $6,300 |
| North Franklinton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,569 | $964 | $6,872 |
| North Franklinton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $2,395 | $3,175 |
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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 3 Beds unit found at Starling Yard priced from $530. Star King Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable North Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Yard | 3 bdr | 3BR,2BA | $530 |
| Star King Apartments | Studio A (Mid) | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| 204 Souder Ave | 204G | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Holiday House Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Charwalde | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| SK-1516 | 2nd Floor Studio A | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| The Gaetz | Micro | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Garden Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 1330 W 5th Ave | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| SK-1450 | SM 1BR/1BA (1st fl) | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Franklinton, OH
As of May 12, 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 $1,400 with a $1.08 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 | $1.08 |
| 552 Bradley St, Unit duplex | 552 Bradley St | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Sonnenblick | The Morning | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| 1465 W 7th Ave, Unit B | 1465 W 7th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 792 Copeland Rd, Unit 792 | 792 Copeland Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Wheatland Crossing II | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Starling Yard | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Wheatland Crossing I | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Charwalde | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.29 |
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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 $900.
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 $725, while the average apartment in North Franklinton costs $2,995.
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 83 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 $203 which is $2,792 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Franklinton.
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