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

Newbridge Commons

Raccoon Creek Apartments
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Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes

3581 Farm Hurst Ln
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3604 Farm Hurst Ln

1133 Farm Hurst Ct

1125-C George's Pl

1045 Binns Blvd
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1021 Binns Blvd

2595 Red Rock Blvd
Riverbend, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverbend?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverbend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,186 | $749 | $2,466 |
Riverbend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $899 | $2,709 |
Riverbend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $1,139 | $4,237 |
Riverbend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $1,499 | $2,515 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverbend Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes | Ontario (All-Electric) | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Rocky Creek Apartments | 1 bedroom garden | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
Raccoon Creek Apartments | The Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
Reserve at Parkwick | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes | Maple | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Newbridge Commons | 2 Bedroom 3rd Floor-Style B | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Avalon Oaks Apartments | Kingston | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Brookfield Village Apartments | The Beulah: 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Highland Terrace Apartments | Love Where You Live at Highland Terrace Apartme... | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
CAMERON CREEK APARTMENTS | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Oak Run Apartments | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
The Retreat at Scioto Creek | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Reserve at Parkwick | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Rocky Creek Apartments | 1 bedroom garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverbend, Columbus, OH
Ranked #182
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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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