
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $750 (30 Rentals)


304 S Highland Ave

Rocky Creek Apartments

Crown Pointe

Wilson Plaza

Apple Run Apartments

366 Wrexham Ave
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Raccoon Creek Apartments

The Reserve at Parkwick

387 1/2 Lechner Ave

Alkire Glen

18 N Huron Ave
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Alkire Gate

Wildberry Apartments

2021-2025 W Broad St

3640 Eakin Rd

2031-2033 W Broad St

North Sylvan Apartments

Wheatland Crossing I
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2958 Sullivant Ave

3400 Camp Chase Dr

Sullivant Apartments

180 N Sylvan Ave

685 S Wheatland Ave

1963 Broad - Lechner

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Southwest Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Hilltop?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Hilltop Studio Apartments | $739 | $739 | $739 |
Southwest Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $750 | $2,126 |
| Southwest Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $900 | $3,019 |
| Southwest Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $995 | $3,768 |
| Southwest Hilltop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $1,629 | $1,729 |
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Best Local Schools in Southwest Hilltop, Columbus, OH
Franklin Heights High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Hilltop Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Hilltop?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Hilltop is Wheatland Crossing I which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Southwest Hilltop costs $1,629.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Hilltop?
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 Hilltop 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 Hilltop?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Hilltop have an average cost of $190 which is $1,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Hilltop.
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