Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Marys Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (47 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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1150 Bryden
1 Bedroom Apartments

1150 Bryden

1150 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205
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Broadway Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

775 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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Rosewind Estates
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewind Estates

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

The Gemma

1117 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205
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Park Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza

1505 Franklin Park SColumbus, OH 43205
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245 Miller Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

245 Miller Ave

245 Miller AveColumbus, OH 43205
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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 $450. 1157 Bryden Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable St Marys apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$450
1157 Bryden Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$800
Bexley PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$825
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$840
Atcheson Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$841
Townhomes at Bexley CreekBexley Creek - 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden - Renovated1BR,1BA$849
89 North Hampton Road89 North Hampton Road - D1BR,1BA$850
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$884

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Marys, OH

As of February 06, 2026 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 164 N 18th St Model at 164 N 18th St starting at $2,200 with a $1.14 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
164 N 18th St164 N 18th St3BR,3.5BA$1.14
222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222222 Parkwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.14
619 Oak St, Unit 619 A Oak Street619 Oak St2BR,1BA$0.89
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
83 N 22nd St, Unit 83 N 22nd Street83 N 22nd St2BR,1BA$1.30
Broadleigh LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
270 S Champion Ave, Unit 264 S Champion270 S Champion Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Atcheson Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

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St Marys, Columbus, OH

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

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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!

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 $884.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Marys?

The cheapest apartment in St Marys is 1157 Bryden Rd which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in St Marys costs $3,125.

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 16 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 $595 which is $2,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Marys.

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