Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polaris Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $900 (59 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

High cross

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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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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The Lakes Of Olentangy

260 Lazelle RdLewis Center, OH 43035
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$1,600

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114 E Ticonderoga Dr, Unit F

114 E Ticonderoga Dr
WestervilleOH43081
property at 7857 Cobdon Ave

$2,230

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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7857 Cobdon Ave

WestervilleOH43081
property at 96 Arrowfeather Ln

$2,300

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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96 Arrowfeather Ln

Lewis CenterOH43035
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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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Worthington Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Ridge

1410 Worthington Ridge BlvdWorthington, OH 43085
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Cheapest Available Polaris Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Polaris area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Forsythia Court priced from $935. Springburne at Polaris Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,004. Here are the most affordable Polaris apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forsythia CourtStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$935
Springburne at Polaris ApartmentsDerby Renovated - StudioStudio,1BA$1,004
Stafford HouseDartford1BR,1BA$1,171
The Galaxy at PolarisThe PlutoStudio,1BA$1,180
Pierpont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,189
Central Park Apartment HomesOlmstead1BR,1BA$1,215
Alexander ParkBuckingham1BR,1BA$1,216
Allston PointeTHE ALUM1BR,1BA$1,220
The Lakes Of OlentangyThe Redleaf1BR,1BA$1,224
Kenyon Square ApartmentsSUITE H1BR,1BA$1,227

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polaris, OH

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polaris area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3-Bedroom Townhome Model at Olentangy Reserve in Olentangy School District in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $2,897. The second greatest value Polaris apartment is the The Orion Model at The Vanguard of Polaris starting at $1,645 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Highland Lakes: Oaks 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$1.35
The Vanguard of PolarisThe Orion2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Park Club TownhomesThe Hemlock w/ Driveway2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Stratford Chase TownhomesPlatinum Waitlist2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Fieldstone TraceTWO BEDROOM2BR,2.5BA$1.33
The Gardens at Polaris ApartmentsB1 (Babys Breath no garage)2BR,2BA$1.37
Copley ParkThe Sapphire2BR,2BA$1.32
Worthington GreenThe Brooksedge Renovated2BR,2BA$1.38
Polaris PlaceThe Meridian2BR,2BA$1.44
Worthington MeadowsWillow2BR,1.5BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polaris Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Polaris?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Polaris is at Forsythia Court listed at $935.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Polaris Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Polaris Apartment is $1,090 at Forsythia Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Polaris Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Polaris is starting from $1,264 at Dooley's Orchard.

What is the most affordable Polaris Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Polaris Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dooley's Orchard and starts from $1,795.

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