Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valleyview Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (69 Rentals)

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751 Kingsford Rd, Unit A
$1,200
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751 Kingsford Rd, Unit A

751 Kingsford RdColumbus, OH 43204
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2021-2025 W Broad St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2021-2025 W Broad St

2021-2025 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43223
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West Broad Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Broad Plaza

4150 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43228
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Lindendale
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lindendale

3580 Lindendale DrColumbus, OH 43204
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3640 Eakin Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3640 Eakin Rd

3640 Eakin RdColumbus, OH 43204
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North Sylvan Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Sylvan Apartments

58-78 N Sylvan AveColumbus, OH 43204
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Wheatland Crossing I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheatland Crossing I

216 N Wheatland AveColumbus, OH 43204
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3400 Camp Chase Dr
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3400 Camp Chase Dr

3400 Camp Chase DrColumbus, OH 43204
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Sullivant Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sullivant Apartments

3235-3245 Sullivant AveColumbus, OH 43204
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180 N Sylvan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

180 N Sylvan Ave

180 N Sylvan AveColumbus, OH 43204
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Whitethorne
2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitethorne

822-840 Whitethorne AveColumbus, OH 43223
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Lincoln Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Village

134 Old Village RdColumbus, OH 43228
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Meadowood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowood

1248 Warble DrColumbus, OH 43204

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Valleyview, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Valleyview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Valleyview area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Alpine Village priced from $675. Wheatland Crossing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Valleyview apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$675
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$735
3400 Camp Chase Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
180 N Sylvan Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Lake Eden Apartments & TownhomesOntario (All-Electric)1BR,1BA$849
Coves at Columbus on Hilton Avenuehf1x11BR,1BA$850
Countryside Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$859
Wilson PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$865
Autumn Springs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$884
Ashton Pines Apartments & TownhomesMaple1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valleyview, OH

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Valleyview area is the $0.93 price per square foot Majestic* Model at Townhomes at Weston in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Valleyview apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 95-97 Whitethorne Ave starting at $1,475 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Valleyview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at WestonMajestic*3BR,1.5BA$0.93
95-97 Whitethorne Ave3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.17
180 N Sylvan Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.84
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.09
Eagle Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Oak Run Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Dunbury Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
Hilton ArmsHilton Arms II 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valleyview Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Valleyview?

The cheapest apartment in Valleyview is Alpine Village which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Valleyview costs $2,049.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Valleyview?

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 10 regular apartments in Valleyview 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 Valleyview?

Cheap apartments in Valleyview have an average cost of $142 which is $1,907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Valleyview.

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