Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Airport Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Dunbury Greene
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dunbury Greene

4478 Westport RdColumbus, OH 43228
Senior Living
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Chipwood Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chipwood Village

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

Greene Countrie

480 Candlestick 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 1 Bed unit found at Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes priced from $649. Greene Countrie has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $794. Here are the most affordable Southwest Airport apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake Eden Apartments & TownhomesOntario (2nd floor)1BR,1BA$649
Greene CountrieStudioStudio,1BA$794
Countryside Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$809
Cherry Hill Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Newbridge Commons1 Bedroom 3rd Floor1BR,1BA$911

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Airport, OH

As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Airport area is the $0.92 price per square foot Luxe* Model at Townhomes at Weston in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value Southwest Airport apartment is the 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome w/ Basement Model at Creekside Townhomes starting at $1,175 with a $0.90 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 WestonLuxe*2BR,2.5BA$0.92
Creekside Townhomes2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome w/ Basement2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Harvest GlenCypress2BR,1BA$1.33
Edgemont VillageRenovated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Creekbend Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Bolton EstatesBolton2BR,1BA$1.35
Wyndham Ridge TownhomesThe Orchard2BR,1BA$1.15
Cherry Hill Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Newbridge Commons1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1.22
Countryside Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Airport, Columbus, OH

Ranked #116

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Southwest Airport Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $649, while the average apartment in Southwest Airport costs $1,899.

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 9 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 $418 which is $1,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Airport.

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