Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polaris North Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (45 Rentals)

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Polaris Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Polaris Place

8901 Antares Park DrColumbus, OH 43240
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Stonehedge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehedge

149 Sanctuary Village DrColumbus, OH 43235
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Worthington Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Meadows

699 Wellingshire BlvdColumbus, OH 43085
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The Polaris Community
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Polaris Community

9180 Antares AveColumbus, OH 43240
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The Lakes Of Olentangy
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$1,149 - $1,524
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The Lakes Of Olentangy

260 Lazelle RdLewis Center, OH 43035
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

967 Philadelphia Dr, Unit Carriage Oaks

967 Philadelphia Dr
WestervilleOH43081

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Polaris Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Polaris Crossing

1100 Polaris Crossing BlvdWesterville, OH 43081
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Westerville Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westerville Commons

601 W Main StWesterville, OH 43081
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Caldera House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caldera House

20 Olentangy Meadows DrLewis Center, OH 43035
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Monroe House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe House

401 Lazelle RdWesterville, OH 43081
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Grand at Polaris
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grand at Polaris

850 Polaris Grand DrLewis Center, OH 43035
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Enclave Village
3 Bedroom Apartments

Enclave Village

749-1 Enclave Village PlLewis Center, OH 43035

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Cheapest Available Polaris North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Polaris North area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Springburne at Polaris Apartments priced from $898. The Zelle at Polaris has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $942. Here are the most affordable Polaris North apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springburne at Polaris ApartmentsDerby Renovated - StudioStudio,1BA$898
The Zelle at PolarisThe AtlasStudio,1BA$942
Lakeside at the SanctuaryAspen1BR,1BA$1,015
MiradaPrism - Studio 1 Bath 354 sqftStudio,1BA$1,030
Polaris Crossingpc1x11BR,1BA$1,103
The Lakes Of OlentangyThe Oakpointe1BR,1BA$1,149
Northpark PlaceOne Bed, One Bath A1BR,1BA$1,155
The ThomasWalnut1BR,1BA$1,175
The Galaxy at PolarisThe PlutoStudio,1BA$1,180
Pierpont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polaris North, OH

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polaris North area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3-BR Townhome Model at Enclave Village in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Polaris North apartment is the Silver Waitlist Model at Stratford Chase Townhomes starting at $1,650 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polaris North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Enclave Village3-BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.47
Stratford Chase TownhomesSilver Waitlist2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Fieldstone TraceTWO BEDROOM2BR,2.5BA$1.33
Park Club TownhomesSuper-UP ED2BR,2.5BA$1.38
Provenance at PolarisYosemite2BR,2BA$1.47
Lakeside at the SanctuaryMaple2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Worthington MeadowsWillow2BR,1.5BA$1.38
SummerviewTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Worthington GreenThe Sycamore Renovated1BR,1BA$1.42
The Flats at Polaris2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Polaris North, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polaris North Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Polaris North?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Polaris North is under $1,189.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Polaris North?

The cheapest apartment in Polaris North is Lakeside at the Sanctuary which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Polaris North costs $1,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Polaris North?

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 10 regular apartments in Polaris North that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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