Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (21 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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Seton Square North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seton Square North

1776 Drew AveColumbus, OH 43235
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Cheapest Available Northwest Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Edge at Arlington priced from $999. Lexington Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Northwest Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edge at ArlingtonThompson1BR,1BA$999
Lexington Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,015
Island ClubMartinique1BR,1BA$1,097
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1,099
4795-4817 Rossmoor Pl4755 Rossmoor2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Columbus, OH

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Columbus area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lexington Park in the in the Northwest Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,364. The second greatest value Northwest Columbus apartment is the 4857 Moreland Dr W Model at 4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Northwest Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lexington Park3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.10
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
STERLING PLACE2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.37
Braxton on BethelThe Foxfire1BR,1BA$1.81
Edge at ArlingtonThompson1BR,1BA$1.60
Island ClubTahiti1BR,1BA$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Columbus Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Columbus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Columbus Apartment is $999 at Edge at Arlington.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Columbus is starting from $1,015 at Lexington Park.

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