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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Airport?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Airport 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,081 | $649 | $2,242 |
Southwest Airport 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $854 | $2,550 |
Southwest Airport 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $1,110 | $1,950 |
Southwest Airport 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,579 | $1,689 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes | Ontario (2nd floor) | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
Greene Countrie | Studio | Studio,1BA | $794 |
Countryside Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
Cherry Hill Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Newbridge Commons | 1 Bedroom 3rd Floor | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Townhomes at Weston | Luxe* | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.92 |
Creekside Townhomes | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome w/ Basement | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
Harvest Glen | Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Edgemont Village | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Creekbend Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Bolton Estates | Bolton | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Wyndham Ridge Townhomes | The Orchard | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Cherry Hill Gardens | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Newbridge Commons | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Countryside Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Airport, Columbus, OH
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southwest Airport, Columbus, OH
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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