Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scioto Trace Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (28 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 1 Bed unit found at Meadowood priced from $875. Franklins Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Scioto Trace apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MeadowoodThe Hampton1BR,1BA$875
Franklins Crossing2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$895
Hilliard Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$916
Dublin PlazaCedar2BR,1BA$1,025
Hilliard SquareAshton1BR,1BA$1,050
Addison Woods1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
South Bank at Quarry Trails0A - EastStudio,1BA$1,075
Sheldon ParkMaxwell1BR,1BA$1,114
Runaway Bay ApartmentsCove2BR,1BA$1,136
The Quarry ApartmentsA2 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,161

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scioto Trace, OH

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scioto Trace area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2883 Charing Rd Model at 2883 Charing Rd, Unit 2883 in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Scioto Trace apartment is the Carrera Deluxe Model at Marble Cliff Commons starting at $2,509 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Outer Dublin Hilliard 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$1.04
Marble Cliff CommonsCarrera Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.55
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Hilliard Park ApartmentsEstate (Townhome)3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Addison Woods1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.81
Arlington Pointe2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom - Classic2BR,1BA$1.33
2062 Ridgeview Rd, Unit Upper Arlington Garden2062 Ridgeview Rd2BR,1BA$1.56
Franklins Crossing2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.11
Hilliard SquareAshton1BR,1BA$1.48
MeadowoodThe Hampton1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Scioto Trace, Columbus, OH

Ranked #135

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 $1,161.

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

The cheapest apartment in Scioto Trace is Meadowood which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Scioto Trace costs $2,511.

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 61 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 $247 which is $2,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scioto Trace.

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