Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Somerset Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (7 Rentals)

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Beckley Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Beckley Townhomes

4725 Bayview PlColumbus, OH 43230
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Somerset, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Somerset Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Somerset area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Gahanna Crossing Apartments priced from $830. Stonecreek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Somerset apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gahanna Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$830
Stonecreek ApartmentsThe Location You Want — with a Deal You’ll Love...2BR,1BA$850
Virginia PinesVirginia Pines - 4220...1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerset, OH

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerset area is the $1.37 price per square foot Townsfair with Garage Model at The Residences at Town Center in the in the Cassady neighborhood starting from $1,990. The second greatest value Somerset apartment is the Deluxe Model at Somerset Place Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Cassady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerset apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at Town CenterTownsfair with Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.37
Somerset Place ApartmentsDeluxe2BR,2BA$1.31
Timber Trail Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
Summerwynd ApartmentsUpstairs unit w/ balcony)2BR,1BA$1.06
Virginia PinesVirginia Pines - 4242...2BR,1BA$1.28
Stonecreek ApartmentsThe Location You Want — with a Deal You’ll Love...2BR,1BA$0.97
Wendler Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Penny Lane MewsGarden - Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.26
Cassady Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Gahanna Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Somerset, Columbus, OH

Ranked #169

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Somerset Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerset Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Somerset?

The cheapest apartment in Somerset is Gahanna Crossing Apartments which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Somerset costs $2,070.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Somerset?

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 1 regular apartments in Somerset 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 Somerset?

Cheap apartments in Somerset have an average cost of $135 which is $1,935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerset.

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