
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Marys Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (33 Rentals)
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345 Mayfair Blvd

Clifton Woods Apartments

1132 E 23rd Ave

Gateway Apartments
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245 S 21st St

340 St Clair Ave

2897 E 9th Ave

1673-1675 Cleveland Ave

Broadleigh Lofts

Eden at Bexley Crossing

1206 E 21st Ave
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34 N Hampton Rd

369 N Roosevelt Ave

Cassady Village Apartments

373-375 N Roosevelt Ave
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St Marys, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Marys?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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St Marys Studio Apartments | $1,034 | $425 | $1,249 |
St Marys 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $750 | $1,609 |
St Marys 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $850 | $4,522 |
St Marys 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $1,195 | $2,999 |
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Cheapest Available St Marys Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Marys area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Belmont Apartments priced from $425. Atcheson Place Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $506. Here are the most affordable St Marys apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $425 |
Atcheson Place Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $506 |
Broadway Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Clifton Woods Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Gateway Apartments | Gateway 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $837 |
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
89 North Hampton Road | 89 North Hampton Road - D | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Bexley Plaza | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Broadleigh Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
Eden at Bexley Crossing | The Cassady | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Marys, OH
As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Marys area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value St Marys apartment is the 163 S 17th St Model at 163 S 17th St, Unit 163 starting at $1,895 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Marys apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom | 5BR,5BA | $1.02 |
163 S 17th St, Unit 163 | 163 S 17th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Broadleigh Lofts | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Adelphi Quarter | The Delegate | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
352 E 20th Ave, Unit 352.5 E 20th Avenue | 352 E 20th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Atcheson Place Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.53 |
Townhomes at Bexley | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Cassady Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
918 Rarig Ave, Unit A | 918 Rarig Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Broadway Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSt Marys, Columbus, OH
Ranked #138
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the St Marys Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
43 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Marys Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St Marys?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Marys is under $949.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Marys?
The cheapest apartment in St Marys is Broadway Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in St Marys costs $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Marys?
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 45 regular apartments in St Marys 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 St Marys?
Cheap apartments in St Marys have an average cost of $599 which is $2,051 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Marys.
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