Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverlea Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (20 Rentals)

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500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA

200 Broadmeadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Worthington Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Towers

5353 N High StColumbus, OH 43214
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Stafford Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stafford Village

794-838 Hartford StColumbus, OH 43085
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Proprietors Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Proprietors Point

474-490 E North StColumbus, OH 43085
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Simsbury Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Simsbury Place

805 Proprietors RdWorthington, OH 43085
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835 Proprietors Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

835 Proprietors Rd

835 Proprietors RdWorthington, OH 43085

Riverlea, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverlea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverlea area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Stafford Apartments priced from $725. Worthington Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Riverlea apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stafford Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$725
Worthington TerracePlan A1BR,1BA$750
Riverlodge Apartments1x1 5501BR,1BA$900
Worthington Gardens Apartments1 Bedrm 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,139
The Poste at Sincalir2bd2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverlea, OH

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverlea area is the $1.37 price per square foot Townhome Model at 5839 N. High St in the in the Lakes of Worthington neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Riverlea apartment is the 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome Reno McConnell Model at Georgetown starting at $1,840 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the North Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverlea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5839 N. High StTownhome2BR,1BA$1.37
Georgetown3 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome Reno McConnell3BR,1.5BA$1.56
Worthington Gardens Apartments2 Bedrm 3rd Floor w/View2BR,2BA$1.54
The Poste at Sincalir2bd2BR,1BA$1.42
Worthington TerraceTown House2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Stafford Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Riverlodge Apartments1x1 5501BR,1BA$1.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverlea, Columbus, OH

Ranked #216

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverlea Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverlea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverlea Apartment is $750 at Worthington Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverlea Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverlea is starting from $725 at Stafford Apartments.

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