Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scioto Trace Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (23 Rentals)

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Dallas Mobile Home Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dallas Mobile Home Village

3237 McKinley AveColumbus, OH 43204
Senior Living
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1448 Elmwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1448 Elmwood Ave

1448 Elmwood AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Scioto Trace, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scioto Trace Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Scioto Trace area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Franklins Crossing priced from $920. Dublin Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable Scioto Trace apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklins Crossing2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$920
Dublin PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$940
Hilliard Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Premium2BR,1BA$1,027
Addison Woods1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
The Quarry ApartmentsS1 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,073

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scioto Trace, OH

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scioto Trace area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Kingsdale Lofts in the in the West Olentangy neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Scioto Trace apartment is the Retreat (Townhome) Model at Hilliard Park Apartments starting at $1,771 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the West Scioto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scioto Trace apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Hilliard Park ApartmentsRetreat (Townhome)2BR,2.5BA$1.50
Addison Woods2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.23
Arlington Pointe2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom - Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.48
Marble Cliff CommonsVerde1BR,1BA$1.45
Abbot's Cove2-Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.47
Franklins Crossing2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.14
River OaksThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.44
Runaway Bay ApartmentsSeafarer Renovated1BR,1BA$1.69
Dublin PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Scioto Trace, Columbus, OH

Ranked #116

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scioto Trace Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Scioto Trace?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Scioto Trace is under $1,171.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scioto Trace?

The cheapest apartment in Scioto Trace is Dublin Plaza which is listed at $940, while the average apartment in Scioto Trace costs $3,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Scioto Trace?

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 38 regular apartments in Scioto Trace 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 Scioto Trace?

Cheap apartments in Scioto Trace have an average cost of $242 which is $3,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scioto Trace.

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