Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Airport Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (51 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

642 Augusta Ave

ColumbusOH43228
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Emerald Glen Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Glen Apartments

930 Regentshire DrColumbus, OH 43228
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Dunbury Greene
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dunbury Greene

4478 Westport RdColumbus, OH 43228
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Oak Run Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Run Apartments

5264 Brandenberry DrColumbus, OH 43228

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Chipwood Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chipwood Village

800-856 Norton RdGalloway, OH 43119
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Greene Countrie
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greene Countrie

480 Candlestick CtGalloway, OH 43119
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Bantry Bay Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bantry Bay Village

626 Bantry Bay CtGalloway, OH 43119

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Southwest Airport, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Airport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Airport area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Greene Countrie priced from $794. Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Southwest Airport apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greene CountrieStudioStudio,1BA$794
Lake Eden Apartments & TownhomesOntario (All-Electric)1BR,1BA$799
Cherry Hill Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Hidden Creek ApartmentsThe Walnut1BR,1BA$859
Countryside Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$859
PlumwoodOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$885
Abbington VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$885
Bolton EstatesAviator1BR,1BA$895
CAMERON CREEK APARTMENTS1/11BR,1BA$899
Newbridge Commons1 Bedroom 3rd Floor1BR,1BA$917

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Airport, OH

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Airport area is the $0.93 price per square foot Majestic* Model at Townhomes at Weston in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Southwest Airport apartment is the 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome w/ Basement Model at Creekside Townhomes starting at $1,250 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Airport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at WestonMajestic*3BR,1.5BA$0.93
Creekside Townhomes2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome w/ Basement2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Crossing at Grove City2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.34
CAMERON CREEK APARTMENTS3/23BR,2BA$1.27
Crosswinds Village Apartments2.22BR,2BA$1.12
Creekbend Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Eagle Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Wyndham Ridge TownhomesThe Meadow2BR,1BA$1.21
Cherry Hill Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Autumn Springs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio including Southwest Airport, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Airport Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Airport?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Airport is Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Southwest Airport costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Airport?

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 11 regular apartments in Southwest Airport 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 Southwest Airport?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Airport have an average cost of $376 which is $1,623 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Airport.

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