Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Upper Arlington Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $650 (148 Rentals)

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1836 North Star Rd, Unit P
$995

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1836 North Star Rd, Unit P

1836 North Star RdColumbus, OH 43212
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$1,095

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5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220
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$1,250

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1085 Merrimar Cir N, Unit F

1085 Merrimar Cir N
ColumbusOH43220
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1322 W 7th Ave, Unit D
$1,250

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1322 W 7th Ave, Unit D

1322 W 7th AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Outer Upper Arlington, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Upper Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Upper Arlington area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at SK-1450 priced from $690. SK-1516 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Outer Upper Arlington apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SK-1450SM 1BR/1BA (2nd fl)1BR, 1BA$690
SK-15162nd Floor Studio AStudio, 1BA$790
Heritage ApartmentsPresidential StudioStudio, 1BA$813
MeadowoodThe BristolStudio, 1BA$830
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$899
1515 Northwest Apartments1BRS1BR, 1BA$900
Dublin PlazaAspen1BR, 1BA$900
The GriffD1 - 4X4 Upgraded4BR, 4BA$900
Edge at ArlingtonThompson1BR, 1BA$939
Star King Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Upper Arlington, OH

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Upper Arlington area is the $1.27 price per square foot Travertino Model at Marble Cliff Commons in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Outer Upper Arlington apartment is the Two Bedroom/ 2 1/2 Bath Model at Mackenzie Village Apartments in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting at $2,100 with a $1.31 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Upper Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marble Cliff CommonsTravertino3BR, 2BA$1.27
Mackenzie Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/ 2 1/2 Bath2BR, 2.5BA$1.31
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR, 2.5BA$1.28
Dublin Park Rental TownhomesDiamond Townhome2BR, 2.5BA$1.33
2009 Elmwood Ave, Unit C2009 Elmwood Ave2BR, 1BA$1.08
Duncan Park2 Bed, 2 Bath B2BR, 2BA$1.33
Addison Woods2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.18
Reserves at ArlingtonB12BR, 1BA$1.10
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR, 1.5BA$1.20
1347 Broadview Ave, Unit 13471347 Broadview Ave2BR, 1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Upper Arlington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Upper Arlington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Upper Arlington is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Upper Arlington?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Upper Arlington is SK-1450 which is listed at $690, while the average apartment in Outer Upper Arlington costs $1,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Upper Arlington?

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 27 regular apartments in Outer Upper Arlington 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 Outer Upper Arlington?

Cheap apartments in Outer Upper Arlington have an average cost of $440 which is $1,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Upper Arlington.

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