Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Upper Arlington Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (139 Rentals)

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property at 5058 Hibbs Dr

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220
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1465 W 7th Ave
$1,190 - $1,250
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1465 W 7th Ave

1465 W 7th AveColumbus, OH 43212
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property at 1085 Merrimar Cir N

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1085 Merrimar Cir N, Unit F

1085 Merrimar Cir N
ColumbusOH43220
property at 3124 Francinelane Dr

$1,445

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3124 Francinelane Dr

ColumbusOH43235

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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 Studio unit found at Star King Apartments priced from $715. SK-1516 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Outer Upper Arlington apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Star King ApartmentsStudio A (Mid)Studio,1BA$715
SK-15161st Floor Studio AStudio,1BA$780
Heritage ApartmentsPresidential StudioStudio,1BA$813
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
1330 W 5th Avenue1BR1BR,1BA$900
Karric Place of DublinRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$901
SK-1450SM 1BR/1BA (2nd fl)1BR,1BA$910
Governours SquareAshStudio,1BA$921
MeadowoodThe Hampton1BR,1BA$925
Reserves at ArlingtonA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Upper Arlington, OH

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Upper Arlington area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Mackenzie Place in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Outer Upper Arlington apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Kingsdale Lofts starting at $1,850 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the West Olentangy neighborhood. 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.
Mackenzie PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Dublin Park Rental TownhomesDiamond Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Addison Woods2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.23
1465 W 7th Ave1465 W 7th Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
1347 Broadview Ave, Unit 13471347 Broadview Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.35
Camden PlaceGlengary1BR,1BA$1.40
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $949.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Upper Arlington is Heritage Apartments which is listed at $888, while the average apartment in Outer Upper Arlington costs $2,374.

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 17 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 $475 which is $1,899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Upper Arlington.

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