Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scioto Trace Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (25 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 2 Beds unit found at Franklins Crossing priced from $875. Hilliard Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $916. Here are the most affordable Scioto Trace apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklins Crossing2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$875
Hilliard Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$916
Hilliard SquareAshton1BR,1BA$1,050
Pine Crossing Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,085
South Bank at Quarry TrailsSouth Bank-0AStudio,1BA$1,088

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scioto Trace, OH

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scioto Trace area is the $1.15 price per square foot The Elm Model at River Oaks in the in the West Scioto neighborhood starting from $1,760. The second greatest value Scioto Trace apartment is the Estate (Townhome) Model at Hilliard Park Apartments starting at $1,961 with a $1.46 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.
River OaksThe Elm3BR,2BA$1.15
Hilliard Park ApartmentsEstate (Townhome)3BR,2.5BA$1.46
Belmont HouseThe Chase2BR,2BA$1.45
2453 Northwest Blvd, Unit 12453 Northwest Blvd2BR,1BA$1.25
Addison Woods2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.23
Cortland HilliardRoberts2BR,2BA$1.54
Marble Cliff CommonsVerde1BR,1BA$1.53
Pine Crossing Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Franklins Crossing2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.08
Hilliard SquareAshton1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Scioto Trace, Columbus, OH

Ranked #120

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scioto Trace?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scioto Trace is at South Bank at Quarry Trails listed at $1,088.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scioto Trace Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scioto Trace Apartment is $916 at Hilliard Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Scioto Trace Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scioto Trace is starting from $875 at Franklins Crossing.

What is the most affordable Scioto Trace Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Scioto Trace Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pine Crossing Apartments and starts from $1,250.

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