
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northcrest Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (21 Rentals)
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1088 Merrimar Cir S

STERLING PLACE

Governours Square

Lexington Park

Edge at Arlington

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Northcrest, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcrest Studio Apartments | $1,079 | $785 | $2,707 |
| Northcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $895 | $3,269 |
| Northcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $869 | $6,435 |
| Northcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $1,703 | $2,795 |
| Northcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,260 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northcrest Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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. STERLING PLACE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $902. Here are the most affordable Northcrest apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Green Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| STERLING PLACE | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| Governours Square | Ash | Studio,1BA | $922 |
| Lexington Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Edge at Arlington | Pitkin | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northcrest, OH
As of March 23, 2026 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 Diamond Townhome Model at Dublin Park Rental Townhomes starting at $1,815 with a $1.30 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
| Dublin Park Rental Townhomes | Diamond Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| Berkley House | One Bed, One Bath w/ Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Sawmill Park | The Bailey | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Scioto Ridge | Rivers Edge Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Park Place | 2083 Park Run | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Commons At Olentangy | Cincinnati 110 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Lexington Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Barrington Club Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| STERLING PLACE | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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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 $1,034.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Northcrest is Riverside Green Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Northcrest costs $12,260.
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 18 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 $219 which is $12,041 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northcrest.
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