Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scioto Trace Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (39 Rentals)

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1511 Ashland Ave, Unit 1511
$1,550
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1511 Ashland Ave, Unit 1511

1511 Ashland AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1687 King Ave
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1687 King 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 Hilliard Village Apartments priced from $1,027. Addison Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Scioto Trace apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hilliard Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Premium2BR,1BA$1,027
Addison Woods1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Hilliard SquareAshton1BR,1BA$1,070
Arlington ParkArboretum1BR,1BA$1,114
The Quarry ApartmentsB1 - Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,133
Runaway Bay ApartmentsCove2BR,1BA$1,183
The GreysonA11BR,1BA$1,190
Gateway LoftsThe 6001BR,1BA$1,204
Sheldon ParkMaxwell1BR,1BA$1,204
Abbot's Cove2-Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scioto Trace, OH

As of July 27, 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 2BR/2.0BA Model at Addison Woods starting at $1,350 with a $1.23 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
Addison Woods2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.23
Hilliard Park ApartmentsVilla2BR,2BA$1.22
Cortland HilliardRoberts2BR,2BA$1.54
River OaksThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.33
Glenn Ave2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.61
The Quarry ApartmentsB1 - Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.17
Abbot's Cove2-Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.47
Runaway Bay ApartmentsCove Renovated2BR,1BA$1.53
Hilliard SquareAshton1BR,1BA$1.51

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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 $1,249.

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

The cheapest apartment in Scioto Trace is Addison Woods which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Scioto Trace costs $2,799.

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 2 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 $180 which is $2,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scioto Trace.

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