Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northcrest Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $720 (43 Rentals)

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property at 5058 Hibbs Dr
$1,095

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Total Monthly Price$1,095
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5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220
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$1,250

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Total Monthly Price$1,250
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1085 Merrimar Cir N, Unit F

1085 Merrimar Cir N
ColumbusOH43220

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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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property at 2196 Hedgerow Road
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2196 Hedgerow Road, Unit 2196C

2196 Hedgerow Road
ColumbusOH43220

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Henderlane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Henderlane Apartments

4610-4660 Chesapeake CtColumbus, OH 43220
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Scioto Ridge
$1,299 - $1,713

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Scioto Ridge

5639 Scioto Crest DrDublin, OH 43017
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Rivergate Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rivergate Apartments

Riverside Green Dr & Birchton StDublin, OH 43017
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Berkley House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkley House

5300 Riverside DrUpper Arlington, 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. Reserves at Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $944. Here are the most affordable Northcrest apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Reserves at ArlingtonA11BR,1BA$944
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$969
Edge at ArlingtonThompson1BR,1BA$999
Sawmill ParkThe Bailey2BR,1BA$1,023
Island ClubTahiti1BR,1BA$1,049
Governours SquareMaple1BR,1BA$1,055
The Commons At OlentangyCincinnati 1101BR,1BA$1,062
Sawmill RidgeSavanah1BR,1BA$1,079
Falls at ArlingtonFalls at Arlington - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northcrest, OH

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northcrest area is the $1.33 price per square foot Diamond Townhome Model at Dublin Park Rental Townhomes in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Northcrest apartment is the Overlook Model at Scioto Ridge starting at $1,592 with a $1.49 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.
Dublin Park Rental TownhomesDiamond Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.33
Scioto RidgeOverlook2BR,2BA$1.49
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
STERLING PLACE2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Sawmill ParkThe Quinn2BR,2BA$1.44
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.41
The Commons At OlentangyCincinnati 1101BR,1BA$1.46
Reserves at ArlingtonA11BR,1BA$1.33
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Northcrest, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northcrest Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northcrest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northcrest Apartment is $899 at Barrington Club Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northcrest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northcrest is starting from $999 at Lexington Park.

What is the most affordable Northcrest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northcrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Commons At Olentangy and starts from $1,400.

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