Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northcrest Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (59 Rentals)

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property at 5058 Hibbs Dr

$1,095

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$1,095
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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220
property at 4819 Middletowne St

$1,250

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$1,250
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 25

4819 Middletowne St, Unit G

4819 Middletowne St
ColumbusOH43214

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property at 1085 Merrimar Cir N

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1085 Merrimar Cir N, Unit F

1085 Merrimar Cir N
ColumbusOH43220
property at 3124 Francinelane Dr

$1,445

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$1,445
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

3124 Francinelane Dr

ColumbusOH43235

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Slate Run Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Slate Run Apartments

2238 Briarhurst LnColumbus, OH 43220
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Skyline Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Apartments

4768-4838 Rossmoor PlColumbus, OH 43220
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Riverside Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Village

3170-3194 Bethel RdColumbus, OH 43220
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Henderlane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Henderlane Apartments

4610-4660 Chesapeake CtColumbus, OH 43220
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Duncan Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Duncan Park

3021 Bethel RdColumbus, OH 43220

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Northcrest, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northcrest area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Barrington Club Apartments priced from $899. Governours Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $921. Here are the most affordable Northcrest apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Governours SquareAshStudio,1BA$921
Reserves at ArlingtonA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$969
Edge at ArlingtonPitkin1BR,1BA$989
Sawmill RidgeSavanah1BR,1BA$1,063
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1,079
Sawmill ParkThe Killian1BR,1BA$1,091
Island ClubTahiti Renovated1BR,1BA$1,122
The Commons At OlentangyCincinnati 1101BR,1BA$1,132

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northcrest, OH

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northcrest area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Mackenzie Place in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Northcrest apartment is the Diamond Townhome Model at Dublin Park Rental Townhomes starting at $1,815 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mackenzie PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Dublin Park Rental TownhomesDiamond Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Luxe 88Khloe with Loft2BR,2BA$1.46
STERLING PLACE2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.40
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.35
Sawmill ParkThe Killian1BR,1BA$1.45
Reserves at ArlingtonA1R 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.53
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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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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Northcrest, Columbus, OH

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwest Columbus. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northcrest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Northcrest is Barrington Club Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Northcrest costs $25,604.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northcrest?

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 3 regular apartments in Northcrest 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 Northcrest?

Cheap apartments in Northcrest have an average cost of $112 which is $25,492 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northcrest.

Expert Rental Resources

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