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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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 Lexington Park priced from $969. Edge at Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $989. Here are the most affordable Northwest Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$969
Edge at ArlingtonPitkin1BR,1BA$989
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1,079
Island ClubMartinique1BR,1BA$1,087
Braxton on BethelThe Winchester2BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Columbus, OH

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Columbus area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4857 Moreland Dr W Model at 4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts in the in the Northwest Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Northwest Columbus apartment is the The Jefferson Model at Braxton on Bethel starting at $1,440 with a $1.54 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.
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Braxton on BethelThe Jefferson2BR,2BA$1.54
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.35
Lexington Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Island ClubTahiti Renovated1BR,1BA$1.89
Edge at ArlingtonPitkin1BR,1BA$1.80

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 $969 at Lexington Park.

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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