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

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Worthington Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Terrace

60-80 Broadmeadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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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 1 Bed unit found at Riverlodge Apartments priced from $900. The Poste at Sinclair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Riverlea apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverlodge Apartments1x1 5501BR,1BA$900
The Poste at Sinclair2bd2BR,1BA$1,199
Georgetown2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome Reno Thomas2BR,1BA$1,465
Worthington Gardens Apartments2 Bedrm 1st Floor w/View2BR,2BA$1,539

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverlea, OH

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverlea area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 Bedrm 1st Floor w/View Model at Worthington Gardens Apartments in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,539. The second greatest value Riverlea apartment is the 2bd Model at The Poste at Sinclair starting at $1,199 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Northland 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.
Worthington Gardens Apartments2 Bedrm 1st Floor w/View2BR,2BA$1.54
The Poste at Sinclair2bd2BR,1BA$1.42
Georgetown2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome WD Reno Thomas2BR,1BA$1.85
Riverlodge Apartments1x1 5501BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverlea Apartments

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 $1,000 at Riverlodge Apartments.

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