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

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Seton West Senior (62+)
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seton West Senior (62+)

3999 Clime RdColumbus, OH 43228
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4655 Parrau Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4655 Parrau Dr

4655 Parrau DrColumbus, OH 43228
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4680 Parrau Dr
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4680 Parrau Dr

4680 Parrau DrColumbus, OH 43228
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Woodridge Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge Place

3565 Clime RdColumbus, OH 43228
Senior Living

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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 2 Beds unit found at Rocky Creek Apartments priced from $949. Raccoon Creek Apartments 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
Rocky Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Th2BR,1BA$949
Raccoon Creek ApartmentsThe Acorn1BR,1BA$975
The Reserve at Parkwick1BR - Reserve at Parkwick1BR,1BA$990
Alkire GlenSacramento1BR,1BA$1,097
Retreat At Scioto CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverbend, OH

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverbend area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Alkire Woods 7262a in the in the West Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Riverbend apartment is the Newport Model at Avalon Oaks Apartments starting at $1,571 with a $1.36 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 Woods 7262a3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.57
Avalon Oaks ApartmentsNewport2BR,2BA$1.36
Alkire GateThe Noble2BR,2BA$1.52
Rocky Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Th2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Newbridge Commons1 Bedroom 3rd Floor1BR,1BA$1.32
Retreat At Scioto CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Alkire MeadowsThe Alum1BR,1BA$1.79
The Reserve at Parkwick1BR - Reserve at Parkwick1BR,1BA$1.46
Alkire GlenSacramento1BR,1BA$1.57
Raccoon Creek ApartmentsThe Acorn1BR,1BA$1.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverbend, Columbus, OH

Ranked #92

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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 Raccoon Creek Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Riverbend costs $1,632.

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 9 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 $835 which is $797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverbend.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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