Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olentangy Highlands Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (38 Rentals)

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Glenmuir
$1,099 - $1,700
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 17

Glenmuir

2223 Craigside DrColumbus, OH 43235
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1925 Slaton Ct

ColumbusOH43235
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35 Broad Meadows Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Broad Meadows Blvd

35 Broad Meadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Worthington Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Terrace

60-80 Broadmeadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214

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500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA
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500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA

200 Broadmeadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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High cross
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High cross

160 High TidesColumbus, OH 43235
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Bent Tree Apartments
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$1,460 - $1,665
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Bent Tree Apartments

7200 Chadwood LnDublin, OH 43017
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North Street
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North Street

464-472 E North StWorthington, OH 43085
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Stafford Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stafford Apartments

467-507 E Stafford AveWorthington, OH 43085
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Granby Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Granby Place

187 E Wilson Bridge RdWorthington, OH 43085
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Olentangy Highlands, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olentangy Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olentangy Highlands area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA priced from $809. ReVi Columbus North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Olentangy Highlands apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$809
ReVi Columbus NorthThe NestStudio,1BA$860
Riverlodge Apartments1x1 5501BR,1BA$900
Montgomery CourtOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$969
ReVi Worthington CrossingStudio - Coming Soon!Studio,1BA$999
Island ClubMartinique1BR,1BA$1,089
Residences at Northgate CrossingThe Worthington1BR,1BA$1,105
Saw Mill Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,115
High crossTHE FOXFIRE1BR,1BA$1,122
Allston PointeTHE ALUM1BR,1BA$1,127

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olentangy Highlands, OH

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olentangy Highlands area is the $1.57 price per square foot B2D Renovated Model at Saw Mill Village Apartments in the in the Riverside Woods neighborhood starting from $1,996. The second greatest value Olentangy Highlands apartment is the 5040 Postlewaite Rd Model at 5040 Postlewaite Rd starting at $1,900 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the North Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olentangy Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Saw Mill Village ApartmentsB2D Renovated3BR,2BA$1.57
5040 Postlewaite Rd5040 Postlewaite Rd1BR,1BA$1.58
TGM Worthington GreenA11BR,1BA$1.59
Residences at Northgate CrossingThe Worthington1BR,1BA$1.63
High crossTHE FOXFIRE1BR,1BA$1.65
Stafford HouseDartford1BR,1BA$1.72
Liberty HouseTHE MARCUS1BR,1BA$1.75
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Montgomery CourtOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.68
Riverlodge Apartments1x1 5501BR,1BA$1.64

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Ohio, including Columbus. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olentangy Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Olentangy Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olentangy Highlands is under $1,127.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olentangy Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Olentangy Highlands is 500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA which is listed at $809, while the average apartment in Olentangy Highlands costs $1,870.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olentangy Highlands?

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 12 regular apartments in Olentangy Highlands 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 Olentangy Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Olentangy Highlands have an average cost of $680 which is $1,190 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olentangy Highlands.

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