Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Airport Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (54 Rentals)

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Emerald Glen Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Glen Apartments

930 Regentshire DrColumbus, 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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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5795 Pepperwood Ct

GallowayOH43119
property at 5786 Applebrook Ct

$1,700

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5786 Applebrook Ct

GallowayOH43119
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Chipwood Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chipwood Village

800-856 Norton RdGalloway, 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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StoneyBrook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

StoneyBrook

5700 Sullivant AveGalloway, OH 43119
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Greene Countrie
Studio to 2 Bedroom 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 2 Beds unit found at Dunbury Greene priced from $468. Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Southwest Airport apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dunbury Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$468
Lake Eden Apartments & TownhomesOntario (All-Electric)1BR,1BA$749
PlumwoodStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$824
Countryside Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$839
CAMERON CREEK APARTMENTS1/11BR,1BA$899
Crosswinds Village Apartments1.11BR,1BA$900
Newbridge Commons1 Bedroom 3rd Floor1BR,1BA$917
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Wyndham Ridge TownhomesThe Orchard2BR,1BA$948
Autumn Springs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Airport, OH

As of July 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
CAMERON CREEK APARTMENTS3/23BR,2BA$1.27
Edgemont Village2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Creekbend Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Oak Run Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Dunbury Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.54
Wyndham Ridge TownhomesThe Meadow2BR,1BA$1.16
Greene Countrie2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Crosswinds Village Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.34

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 a cheap apartment in Southwest Airport?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Airport is under $949.

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 $749, while the average apartment in Southwest Airport costs $2,049.

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 19 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 $338 which is $1,711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Airport.

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