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

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Broadmoor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadmoor

880-886 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205

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Sterling Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

3145-3235 Sterling LnColumbus, OH 43219
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Broadway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

775 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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1150 Bryden
1 Bedroom Apartments

1150 Bryden

1150 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205
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Rosewind Estates
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewind Estates

1400 Brooks AveColumbus, OH 43211
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The Harris
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Harris

162 N Ohio AveColumbus, OH 43203

St Marys, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$506
Broadway Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$837
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
89 North Hampton Road89 North Hampton Road - D1BR,1BA$850
Bexley PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$900
Broadleigh LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$935
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
163 S 17th St, Unit 163163 S 17th St2BR,2BA$1.11
Broadleigh LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
Adelphi QuarterThe Delegate2BR,2BA$1.43
352 E 20th Ave, Unit 352.5 E 20th Avenue352 E 20th Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.53
Townhomes at Bexley2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Cassady Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.19
918 Rarig Ave, Unit A918 Rarig Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Broadway Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St Marys, Columbus, OH

Ranked #138

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Central Columbus. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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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