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

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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 $917. The Reserve at Parkwick has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Riverbend apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newbridge Commons1 Bedroom 3rd Floor1BR,1BA$917
The Reserve at Parkwick1BR - Reserve at Parkwick1BR,1BA$990
Alkire GateThe Crest1BR,1BA$1,092
Retreat At Scioto CreekIncome-Restricted One Bedroom (60% AMI)1BR,1BA$1,119
Alkire MeadowsThe Alum1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverbend, OH

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverbend area is the $1.40 price per square foot Kingston Model at Avalon Oaks Apartments in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,393. The second greatest value Riverbend apartment is the California Model at Alkire Glen starting at $1,404 with a $1.46 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.
Avalon Oaks ApartmentsKingston1BR,1BA$1.40
Alkire GlenCalifornia2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Newbridge Commons1 Bedroom 1st Floor-Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.46
Alkire GateThe Crest1BR,1BA$1.52
Retreat At Scioto CreekIncome-Restricted One Bedroom (60% AMI)1BR,1BA$1.60
Alkire MeadowsThe Alum1BR,1BA$1.73
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 $917, while the average apartment in Riverbend costs $1,854.

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 6 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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