Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverbend Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (17 Rentals)

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1165 Demorest RdColumbus, OH 43204
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1160 Farmhurst CtColumbus, OH 43204
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Riverbend, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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 Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes priced from $749. Rocky Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $869. Here are the most affordable Riverbend apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake Eden Apartments & TownhomesOntario (All-Electric)1BR,1BA$749
Rocky Creek Apartments1 bedroom garden1BR,1BA$869
Raccoon Creek ApartmentsThe Acorn1BR,1BA$970
Reserve at ParkwickOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$990
Ashton Pines Apartments & TownhomesMaple1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverbend, OH

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverbend area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 3rd Floor-Style B Model at Newbridge Commons in the in the West Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,094. The second greatest value Riverbend apartment is the Kingston Model at Avalon Oaks Apartments starting at $1,370 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the West Columbus 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.
Newbridge Commons2 Bedroom 3rd Floor-Style B2BR,2BA$1.05
Avalon Oaks ApartmentsKingston1BR,1BA$1.37
Brookfield Village ApartmentsThe Beulah: 2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Highland Terrace ApartmentsLove Where You Live at Highland Terrace Apartme...2BR,1BA$1.47
CAMERON CREEK APARTMENTS1/11BR,1BA$1.47
Oak Run Apartments1-11BR,1BA$1.53
The Retreat at Scioto Creek1 BR1BR,1BA$1.49
Reserve at ParkwickOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Ashton Pines Apartments & TownhomesMaple1BR,1BA$1.59
Rocky Creek Apartments1 bedroom garden1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverbend, Columbus, OH

Ranked #182

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Riverbend Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverbend Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverbend?

The cheapest apartment in Riverbend is Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Riverbend costs $1,999.

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 12 regular apartments in Riverbend 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 Riverbend?

Cheap apartments in Riverbend have an average cost of $170 which is $1,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverbend.

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