Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polaris Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $900 (46 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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160 High TidesColumbus, OH 43235
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Polaris Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Polaris Place

8901 Antares Park DrColumbus, OH 43240
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Slate Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Slate Hill

521-656 Slate Hill DrColumbus, OH 43085

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Polaris Crossing
1 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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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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Polaris, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Polaris Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Polaris area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Springburne at Polaris Apartments priced from $937. Remington Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,035. Here are the most affordable Polaris apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springburne at Polaris ApartmentsDerby Renovated - StudioStudio,1BA$937
Remington WoodsThe Foxfire1BR,1BA$1,035
Copley ParkThe Topaz1BR,1BA$1,064
The Zelle at PolarisThe Navigator1BR,1BA$1,077
Stafford HouseDartford1BR,1BA$1,135
Pierpont Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,139
Central Park Apartment HomesOlmstead - 580 sqft1BR,1BA$1,145
Polaris Crossingpc1x11BR,1BA$1,149
Northpark PlaceOne Bed, One Bath A1BR,1BA$1,190
Worthington RidgeOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polaris, OH

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polaris area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3-Bedroom Townhome Model at Olentangy Reserve in Olentangy School District in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $2,857. The second greatest value Polaris apartment is the The Hemlock Model at Park Club Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the North East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polaris apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Olentangy Reserve in Olentangy School District3-Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.33
Park Club ApartmentsThe Hemlock2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Fieldstone TraceTWO BEDROOM2BR,2.5BA$1.27
The Vanguard of PolarisThe Polaris2BR,2.5BA$1.34
The Gardens at Polaris ApartmentsB3 (Begonia with garage)2BR,2BA$1.48
Worthington MeadowsWillow2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Lakeside at the SanctuaryAspen1BR,1BA$1.51
Alexander ParkBuckingham1BR,1BA$1.60
Copley ParkThe Topaz1BR,1BA$1.48
Remington WoodsThe Foxfire1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Polaris, Columbus, OH

Ranked #48

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Columbus. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Polaris Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polaris Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Polaris?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Polaris is under $1,215.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Polaris?

The cheapest apartment in Polaris is Remington Woods which is listed at $1,035, while the average apartment in Polaris costs $2,599.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Polaris?

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 9 regular apartments in Polaris 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 Polaris?

Cheap apartments in Polaris have an average cost of $137 which is $2,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polaris.

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