
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Marys Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (32 Rentals)
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340 St Clair Ave

1754 Richmond Ave

1774 Clifton Ave
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Eden at Bexley Crossing

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St Marys, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Marys?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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St Marys Studio Apartments | $998 | $425 | $1,249 |
St Marys 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $750 | $2,844 |
St Marys 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $850 | $4,522 |
St Marys 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $1,175 | $2,999 |
St Marys 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
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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. Broadway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. 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 |
Broadway Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Clifton Woods Apartments | 1BR 1BA Smoke Free | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Eden at Bexley Crossing | The Cassady | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
89 North Hampton Road | 89 North Hampton Road - D | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Gateway Apartments | Gateway 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $853 |
Long View | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Marys, OH
As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Marys area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 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 222 Parkwood Ave Model at 222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222 starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Near East Side 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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ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom | 5BR,5BA | $1.02 |
222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222 | 222 Parkwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
352 E 20th Ave, Unit 352.5 E 20th Avenue | 352 E 20th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
849 Wellington Blvd | 849 Wellington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
853 Wellington Blvd | 853 Wellington Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1281 E 26th Ave, Unit 1281 | 1281 E 26th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
787 Bryden Rd | 787 Bryden Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Cassady Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
918 Rarig Ave, Unit A | 918 Rarig Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
102 N Hampton Rd, Unit D | 102 N Hampton Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSt Marys, Columbus, OH
Ranked #174
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
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 $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Marys?
The cheapest apartment in St Marys is Belmont Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in St Marys costs $3,500.
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 34 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 $929 which is $2,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Marys.
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