
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverbend Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (17 Rentals)
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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 | $1,075 | $869 | $2,242 |
Riverbend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $1,049 | $2,003 |
Riverbend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $1,478 | $1,925 |
Riverbend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $1,632 | $1,632 |
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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 Newbridge Commons priced from $911. Rocky Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Riverbend apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Newbridge Commons | 1 Bedroom 3rd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $911 |
Rocky Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom Th | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
Alkire Glen | Sacramento | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
The Reserve at Parkwick | 1BR - Reserve at Parkwick | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Raccoon Creek Apartments | The Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverbend, OH
As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverbend area is the $1.62 price per square foot San Francisco Model at Alkire Glen in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,511. The second greatest value Riverbend apartment is the 2 Bedroom Th Model at Rocky Creek Apartments starting at $949 with a $1.02 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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Alkire Glen | San Francisco | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Rocky Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom Th | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
Newbridge Commons | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Alkire Meadows | The Alum | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
The Reserve at Parkwick | 1BR - Reserve at Parkwick | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Raccoon Creek Apartments | The Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverbend, Columbus, OH
Ranked #201
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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 Newbridge Commons which is listed at $911, while the average apartment in Riverbend costs $1,765.
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 2 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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