Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Somerset Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (8 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
Woodside Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerset, OH

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerset area is the $1.31 price per square foot Deluxe Model at Somerset Place Apartments in the in the Cassady neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Somerset apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Timber Trail Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Northland 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.
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
Woodside Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Somerset, Columbus, OH

Ranked #176

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 $2,105.

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.

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