
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tri-Village Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (59 Rentals)
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King Avenue

1813 Kenny Rd

1330 W 5th Ave

Colony Club Apartments

Somerset Square

Star King Apartments

Meridian at Grandview

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1465 W 7th Ave

The View on Fifth
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The Quinn Apartments

The Blakely

1772 N Star Ave

1789 Kings Ct

The Edge

Fifth x Northwest

Lennox Flats

The Windsor

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Langham Apartments
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Essex Apartments

Steel House

1368 Doten Ave

1656-1662 Northwest Blvd

The Broadview

Fairfax Apartments

1755 Drayton Park Ct

1340-1350 King

SK-1516

Vintage Collection
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Heritage Apartments

1400 King Ave

Kenny Road Apartments

Stadium View Apartments

King Ave Flats

1156-1210 King Ave

SK-1450

Grandview Commons Apartments

Grandview Area

The Chambers
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Arlington Court

Tribeca

1725-1731 North Star Ave

1121 King Ave

Drayton Court Apartments

North Star Equities

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1347 Broadview Ave, Unit 1347

1347 Broadview Ave

Peake Apartments
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Tri-Village, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tri-Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Village Studio Apartments | $1,391 | $715 | $2,212 |
| Tri-Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $899 | $4,299 |
| Tri-Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $955 | $8,390 |
| Tri-Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $915 | $3,649 |
| Tri-Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,637 | $730 | $6,230 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Tri-Village Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Cheapest Available Tri-Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tri-Village area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Star King Apartments priced from $715. SK-1516 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Tri-Village apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Apartments | Studio A (Mid) | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| SK-1516 | 1st Floor Studio A | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Heritage Apartments | Presidential Studio | Studio,1BA | $813 |
| 1330 W 5th Ave | Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| SK-1450 | SM 1BR/1BA (2nd fl) | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Somerset Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Meridian at Grandview | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,165 |
| The Quinn Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tri-Village, OH
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tri-Village area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 bed Model at 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd in the in the Tri-Village neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Tri-Village apartment is the C4 with Den Model at Fairfax Apartments starting at $2,382 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Tri-Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tri-Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Fairfax Apartments | C4 with Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Essex Apartments | D | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Altitude Columbus | D1 - 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| 1465 W 7th Ave | 1465 W 7th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Peake Apartments | Clara | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| The Windsor | A2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| 1347 Broadview Ave, Unit 1347 | 1347 Broadview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Grandview Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Carriage Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 1330 W 5th Ave | Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tri-Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tri-Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tri-Village is under $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tri-Village?
The cheapest apartment in Tri-Village is Heritage Apartments which is listed at $888, while the average apartment in Tri-Village costs $2,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tri-Village?
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 9 regular apartments in Tri-Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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