Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polaris Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (56 Rentals)

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8311 Carano Way

ColumbusOH43240
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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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High cross
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

High cross

160 High TidesColumbus, OH 43235
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Stonehedge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehedge

149 Sanctuary Village DrColumbus, OH 43235
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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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Polaris Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Polaris Crossing

1100 Polaris Crossing BlvdWesterville, OH 43081
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Worthington Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Ridge

1410 Worthington Ridge BlvdWorthington, OH 43085
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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 $870. The Zelle at Polaris has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,042. Here are the most affordable Polaris apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springburne at Polaris ApartmentsDerby Renovated - StudioStudio,1BA$870
The Zelle at PolarisThe AtlasStudio,1BA$1,042
Liberty HouseTHE MARCUS1BR,1BA$1,059
MiradaPrism - Studio 1 Bath 354 sqftStudio,1BA$1,065
Lakeside at the SanctuaryAspen1BR,1BA$1,110
Central Park Apartment HomesOlmstead1BR,1BA$1,125
Worthington RidgeOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
The Lakes Of OlentangyThe Oakpointe1BR,1BA$1,149
Lake ClubOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
801 PolarisLennon1BR,1BA$1,161

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polaris, OH

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polaris area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Traditions at Worthington Woods in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Polaris apartment is the The Polaris Model at The Vanguard of Polaris starting at $1,721 with a $1.32 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.
Traditions at Worthington Woods2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.03
The Vanguard of PolarisThe Polaris2BR,2.5BA$1.32
Park Club TownhomesAspen2BR,2.5BA$1.38
Stratford Chase TownhomesSilver Waitlist2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Fieldstone TraceTWO BEDROOM2BR,2.5BA$1.29
Copley ParkThe Sapphire2BR,2BA$1.43
Lakeside at the SanctuaryMaple2BR,1.5BA$1.38
The View at PolarisThe Carina1BR,1BA$1.46
Worthington GreenThe Sycamore Renovated1BR,1BA$1.42
The Flats at Polaris2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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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 $1,161.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Polaris?

The cheapest apartment in Polaris is Liberty House which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in Polaris costs $2,500.

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 8 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 $107 which is $2,393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polaris.

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