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property at 463 N High St

$1,350 - $1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

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463 N High St

ColumbusOH43215
property at 191 N Harris Ave

$1,375

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$1,375
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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191 N Harris Ave

ColumbusOH43204

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property at 185 N Harris Ave

$1,375

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$1,375
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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185 N Harris Ave

ColumbusOH43204
property at 553 Bradley St

$1,395

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$1,395
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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553 Bradley St

ColumbusOH43201

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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 2 Beds unit found at Wheatland Crossing II priced from $506. Starling Yard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $530. Here are the most affordable North Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$506
Starling Yard3 bdr3BR,2BA$530
Star King ApartmentsStudio A (Mid)Studio,1BA$715
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$735
Holiday House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
CharwaldeStudioStudio,1BA$775
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
161 W Hubbard AveModel A1BR,1BA$895
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
SK-1450SM 1BR/1BA (2nd fl)1BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Franklinton, OH

As of July 02, 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 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 95-97 Whitethorne Ave starting at $1,300 with a $1.03 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.
1656-1662 Northwest Blvd2 bed2BR,1BA$1.10
95-97 Whitethorne Ave3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.03
85-87 N Yale Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$0.91
Smith and HighSmith & High Flats1BR,1BA$0.93
1465 W 7th Ave1465 W 7th Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
726 N High St726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
792 Copeland Rd, Unit 792792 Copeland Rd2BR,1BA$0.99
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.55
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.11
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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 North Franklinton

What type of rentals are currently available in North Franklinton?

There are currently 1062 Apartments for Rent in North Franklinton, OH with pricing that ranges from $506 to $9,262. There are also 146 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Franklinton ranging from $700 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Franklinton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Franklinton ranges from $700 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,123.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Franklinton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Franklinton range from $530 to $5,381, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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