Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polaris Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (51 Rentals)

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Polaris Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Polaris Place

8901 Antares Park DrColumbus, OH 43240
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High cross
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

High cross

160 High TidesColumbus, OH 43235
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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
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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Grand at Polaris
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grand at Polaris

850 Polaris Grand 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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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 Forsythia Court priced from $875. Stafford House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,046. Here are the most affordable Polaris apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forsythia CourtStudio Partial RenovatedStudio,1BA$875
Stafford HouseDartford1BR,1BA$1,046
Copley ParkThe Topaz1BR,1BA$1,054
Polaris PlaceThe Orion1BR,1BA$1,058
Remington WoodsThe Foxfire1BR,1BA$1,063
The View at PolarisThe Aquila1BR,1BA$1,067
Polaris Crossingpc1x11BR,1BA$1,069
The Zelle at PolarisThe Navigator1BR,1BA$1,095
Springburne at Polaris ApartmentsBrighton - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,139
Pierpont Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,139

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polaris, OH

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polaris area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3-Bedroom Townhome Model at Olentangy Reserve in Olentangy School District in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $2,827. The second greatest value Polaris apartment is the Classic Model at Stratford Chase starting at $1,500 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Wilshire 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$1.32
Stratford ChaseClassic2BR,2.5BA$1.15
Fieldstone TraceTWO BEDROOM2BR,2.5BA$1.23
Park Club ApartmentsThe Hemlock2BR,2.5BA$1.27
The Vanguard of PolarisThe Polaris2BR,2.5BA$1.36
The Avenue at Polaris ApartmentsThe Rodeo 2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.29
Worthington MeadowsOakwood3BR,1.5BA$1.46
Traditions at Worthington WoodsThe Brooke2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Lakeside at the SanctuaryAspen1BR,1BA$1.41
Worthington GreenThe Sycamore Renovated1BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Polaris, Columbus, OH

Ranked #53

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,139.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Polaris?

The cheapest apartment in Polaris is Stafford House which is listed at $1,046, while the average apartment in Polaris costs $2,022.

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 10 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 $263 which is $1,759 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polaris.

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