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 Slate Run Apartments priced from $850. Edge at Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Northwest Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Slate Run ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$850
Edge at ArlingtonPitkin1BR,1BA$949
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$969
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1,079
Island ClubTahiti1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Columbus, OH

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Columbus area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2083 Park Run Model at Park Place in the in the Northwest Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,079. The second greatest value Northwest Columbus apartment is the The Foxfire Model at Braxton on Bethel starting at $1,160 with a $1.72 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.
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.35
Braxton on BethelThe Foxfire1BR,1BA$1.72
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Island ClubTahiti Renovated1BR,1BA$1.87
STERLING PLACE1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Slate Run ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.42
Edge at ArlingtonPitkin1BR,1BA$1.73

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 $850 at Slate Run Apartments.

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 $979 at Lexington Park.

What is the most affordable Northwest Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at STERLING PLACE and starts from $1,799.

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