
Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH Under $1,500 (82 Rentals)


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266 S Westgate Ave, Unit 266 S. Westgate Ave., Unit 266 S. Westgate Ave.

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1988 Vaughn St, Unit 1988 Vaughn St., Unit 1988 Vaughn St.

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83 S Powell Ave, Unit 83 S Powell Ave, Unit 83 S Powell Ave

2206 Big Tree Dr

191 N Harris Ave

185 N Harris Ave

67 N Harris Ave
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3674 Arnelle Rd

1927 Westfield Dr S, Unit 1927

475 S Richardson Ave

3515 Eakin Rd

2654 Eakin Rd

196 N Burgess Ave

661 S Burgess Ave

608-610-610 Racine Ave

98-100-100 N Hague Ave

18 N Huron Ave
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108 Columbian Ave

77 N Huron Ave

2745 Steele Ave

87-97-97 N Burgess Ave

364 S Chase Ave

486-488-488 S Huron Ave

2171 Amherst Ave

396-398-398 S Powell Ave

304 S Highland Ave

406 1/2 S Hague Ave
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1028 S Harris Ave

1722 Rivermont Rd

99 N Harris Ave

793 Wiltshire Rd

521 S Wayne Ave

2735 Sutton Ave

616 S Ogden Ave

67-69-69 S Terrace Ave

56 S Burgess Ave

1928-1930-1930 Vaughn St
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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 | $1,218 | $750 | $2,090 |
| Southwest Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $765 | $3,028 |
| Southwest Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $1,095 | $3,514 |
| Southwest Hilltop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $1,629 | $1,729 |
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Best Local Schools in Southwest Hilltop, Columbus, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Hilltop
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Hilltop Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Hilltop ranges from $750 to $2,090 with an average monthly rent of $1,218.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Hilltop cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Hilltop range from $765 to $3,028. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,350.
How expensive are Southwest Hilltop Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 22 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Hilltop on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,095 to $3,514 - averaging $1,682 for the location.
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