Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olde Orchard Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (22 Rentals)

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Autumn Chase
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Chase

5596 Autumn Chase DrColumbus, OH 43232
Corporate Housing
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Oak Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Village

1756 McNaughten RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Hamilton Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Crossing

540 S Hamilton RdWhitehall, OH 43213
Senior Living
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Rosehill Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosehill Plaza

1205 Rosehill RdReynoldsburg, OH 43068

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Briarcliff Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarcliff Plaza

1366 Briarcliff PlzReynoldsburg, OH 43068

Olde Orchard, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olde Orchard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olde Orchard area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Woodlands (OH) priced from $680. Villages at Eden Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Olde Orchard apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodlands (OH)Studio SStudio,1BA$680
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR,1BA$749
Century City ApartmentsThe Wilshire1BR,1BA$799
Ashford HillsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$814
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde Orchard, OH

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olde Orchard area is the $0.94 price per square foot Cedar Model at McNaughten Woods Townhomes in the in the Greenbriar Farm neighborhood starting from $1,760. The second greatest value Olde Orchard apartment is the EM2a1.5-Diamond Model at ESTATES ON MAIN starting at $1,425 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olde Orchard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
McNaughten Woods TownhomesCedar2BR,2.5BA$0.94
ESTATES ON MAINEM2a1.5-Diamond2BR,1.5BA$1.11
WOODVIEW PLAZAT - 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.15
Ardsley Ridge Apartments in Reynoldsburg, OHThe Grand Oak3BR,1.5BA$1.20
Post WoodsC3BR,2BA$1.20
Bel Air CourtTwo Bedroom One Bathroom (CN1)2BR,1BA$1.09
The Residences at Edgewater Place2 Bed 1 Bath Breezeway 3 story bldg.2BR,1BA$1.20
HIBERNIAThe Edenberry1BR,1BA$1.11
Villages at Eden CrossingCottage1BR,1.5BA$1.16
Century City ApartmentsThe Burbank1BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olde Orchard, Columbus, OH

Ranked #86

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Columbus, Ohio. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Olde Orchard Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olde Orchard Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Olde Orchard?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olde Orchard is under $949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olde Orchard?

The cheapest apartment in Olde Orchard is Villages at Eden Crossing which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Olde Orchard costs $1,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olde Orchard?

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 19 regular apartments in Olde Orchard 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 Olde Orchard?

Cheap apartments in Olde Orchard have an average cost of $448 which is $1,002 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olde Orchard.

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