Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scioto Trace Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (35 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Meadowood priced from $750. Pine Crossing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Scioto Trace apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MeadowoodThe BristolStudio,1BA$750
Pine Crossing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Franklins Crossing2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$895
Hilliard Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$916
Runaway Bay ApartmentsSeafarer1BR,1BA$1,044
Hilliard SquareAshton1BR,1BA$1,050
Addison Woods1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
South Bank at Quarry Trails0A - EastStudio,1BA$1,050
Dublin PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$1,055
Sheldon ParkMaxwell1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scioto Trace, OH

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scioto Trace area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2883 Charing Rd Model at 2883 Charing Rd, Unit 2883 in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Scioto Trace apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Kingsdale Lofts starting at $1,850 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the West Olentangy 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.
2883 Charing Rd, Unit 28832883 Charing Rd3BR,3BA$1.00
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Hilliard Park ApartmentsEstate (Townhome)3BR,2.5BA$1.28
1783 Ardleigh Rd, Unit 17871783 Ardleigh Rd2BR,2BA$1.46
Addison Woods2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.22
Arlington Pointe2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom w/ Laundry Hookups2BR,1BA$1.33
Pine Crossing Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Franklins Crossing2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.11
River OaksThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.51
Hilliard SquareAshton1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Scioto Trace, Columbus, OH

Ranked #128

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Scioto Trace Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

8 / 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 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 $1,090.

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

The cheapest apartment in Scioto Trace is Pine Crossing Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Scioto Trace costs $2,554.

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 28 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 $212 which is $2,342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scioto Trace.

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