Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverlea Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (11 Rentals)

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35 Broad Meadows Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Broad Meadows Blvd

35 Broad Meadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Terrace

60-80 Broadmeadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Cheapest Available Riverlea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverlea area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Broad Meadows Manor priced from $695. The Continent Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Riverlea apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broad Meadows Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$695
The Continent VillageThe Palermo1BR,1BA$749
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Worthington Court II1x11BR,1BA$799
Kings Highlands Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverlea, OH

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverlea area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Eden Brooke Townhomes in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Riverlea apartment is the Hawthorn Model at The Poste at Sinclair starting at $1,214 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the North East 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.
Eden Brooke Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.12
The Poste at SinclairHawthorn2BR,1BA$1.44
Worthington Court Townhomes2x12BR,1BA$1.48
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
The Continent VillageThe Palermo Plus1BR,1BA$1.21
Lakeside VillasONE MONTH FREE ON 13 MONTH LEASES!! DONT MISS O...1BR,1BA$1.54
Worthington Court II1x11BR,1BA$1.44
Riverlodge Apartments1x1 5501BR,1BA$1.64
Kings Highlands Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Broad Meadows Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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Riverlea, Columbus, OH

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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 $695 at Broad Meadows Manor.

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 $795 at Broad Meadows Manor.

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