Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northcrest Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (23 Rentals)

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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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Rivergate Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rivergate Apartments

Riverside Green Dr & Birchton StDublin, OH 43017
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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 Studio unit found at Riverside Green Apartments priced from $785. Reserves at Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $864. Here are the most affordable Northcrest apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Green ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$785
Reserves at ArlingtonA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$864
Governours SquareAshStudio,1BA$865
Edge at ArlingtonThompson1BR,1BA$899
The Commons At OlentangyCincinnati 1101BR,1BA$907

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northcrest, OH

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northcrest area is the $0.97 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Mackenzie Place in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Northcrest apartment is the Two bedroom/ 1 1/2 bath Model at Mackenzie Village Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $0.88 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$0.97
Mackenzie Village ApartmentsTwo bedroom/ 1 1/2 bath2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Dublin Park Rental TownhomesGold Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.33
The Commons At OlentangyColumbus 2202BR,2BA$1.41
Sawmill ParkThe Quinn2BR,2BA$1.47
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.25
Reserves at ArlingtonA1P1BR,1BA$1.54
Braxton on BethelThe Foxfire1BR,1BA$1.58
Falls at ArlingtonFalls at Arlington - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northcrest, Columbus, OH

Ranked #96

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Northcrest Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 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 Northcrest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northcrest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northcrest is under $1,015.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Northcrest is Reserves at Arlington which is listed at $864, while the average apartment in Northcrest costs $1,701.

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 19 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 $143 which is $1,558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northcrest.

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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!