Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverbend Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (19 Rentals)

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4655 Parrau Dr
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4655 Parrau DrColumbus, OH 43228
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4680 Parrau DrColumbus, OH 43228
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3999 Clime RdColumbus, OH 43228
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3565 Clime RdColumbus, OH 43228

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Cheapest Available Riverbend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverbend area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Newbridge Commons priced from $926. Alkire Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Riverbend apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newbridge Commons1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$926
Alkire GlenSacramento1BR,1BA$975
The Reserve at Parkwick1BR - Reserve at Parkwick1BR,1BA$990
Retreat At Scioto CreekIncome-Restricted One Bedroom (60% AMI)1BR,1BA$1,119
Alkire MeadowsThe Alum1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverbend, OH

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverbend area is the $1.27 price per square foot The Noble Model at Alkire Gate in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,267. The second greatest value Riverbend apartment is the San Francisco Model at Alkire Glen starting at $1,406 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverbend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alkire GateThe Noble2BR,2BA$1.27
Alkire GlenSan Francisco2BR,1BA$1.51
Avalon Oaks ApartmentsCumberland1BR,1BA$1.39
Newbridge Commons1 Bedroom 1st Floor-Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.52
Retreat At Scioto CreekIncome-Restricted One Bedroom (60% AMI)1BR,1BA$1.60
Alkire MeadowsThe Alum1BR,1BA$1.80
The Reserve at Parkwick1BR - Reserve at Parkwick1BR,1BA$1.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverbend Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverbend?

The cheapest apartment in Riverbend is Newbridge Commons which is listed at $926, while the average apartment in Riverbend costs $1,779.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverbend?

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

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