
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northland Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (64 Rentals)
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Essington Village

Thornapple

The Continent Village

Center Court Apartments

Eden of Easton Apartments

Clear Point Gardens

Village Court Apartments

Victoria Village

Kings Highlands
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Flats on Tamarack

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The Trails at Arbor Court

Indian Oaks

Coves at Columbus on Karl

Shiloh Crossings Apartments

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Lumarc Apartments

Northgate on Sharon

The Villas

Pointe at Northern Woods

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Summit Park Apartments

Eden Brooke Townhomes

Eden Green Townhomes

Mallards Landing

Townhomes at Easton Park

Phoenix Point Townhomes

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Elan Park Apartments

Tiffany Lakes

Northern Place Townhomes

Manchester Townhomes

The Ave

Timber Trail Apartments

Park Vista Apartments

Berryleaf Grove Apartments

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Northland, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Studio Apartments | $965 | $729 | $1,295 |
| Northland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $715 | $3,227 |
| Northland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $815 | $3,651 |
| Northland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $995 | $3,748 |
| Northland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $2,094 | $2,499 |
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Cheapest Available Northland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northland area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Abbey Lane priced from $715. Essington Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $729. Here are the most affordable Northland apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Lane | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Essington Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $729 |
| Thornapple | S1 | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| The Continent Village | The Palermo | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Village Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom at Village Court Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Eden of Easton Apartments | The Greenway | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Center Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Victoria Village | 1 Bedroom Apartment in Prime Location in Columbus | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Kings Highlands | 1BR - Kings Highlands | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Flats on Tamarack | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northland, OH
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northland area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome - Renovated Model at Northgate on Sharon in the in the Northland neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Northland apartment is the Oak Tree - 3 Bed 1 Bath Garden Model at OakTree Village starting at $999 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Northland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate on Sharon | 2 Bedroom Townhome - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| OakTree Village | Oak Tree - 3 Bed 1 Bath Garden | 3BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Summit Park Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Maple Valley Apartments | Water/Sewer/Trash Included | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| East Townhomes and Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Eden Brooke Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Bluff Gardens Apartments | Live Bigger in a Townhome-Style Apartment You’l... | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Center Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| The Continent Village | The Palermo Plus | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Abbey Lane | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northland is under $849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northland?
The cheapest apartment in Northland is Abbey Lane which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Northland costs $2,399.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northland?
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 39 regular apartments in Northland 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 Northland?
Cheap apartments in Northland have an average cost of $103 which is $2,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northland.
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