Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (24 Rentals)

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SK-1516
Studio Apartments

SK-1516

1516 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1400 King Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1400 King Ave

1400 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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King/Ashland
2 Bedroom Apartments

King/Ashland

1126-1136 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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SK-1450
1 Bedroom Apartments

SK-1450

1450 W King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Grandview Area
2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Area

1225 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Peake Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peake Apartments

1295 Chesapeake AveGrandview Heights, OH 43212
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West Campus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Campus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Campus area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Star King Apartments priced from $715. Heritage Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $813. Here are the most affordable West Campus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Star King ApartmentsStudio A (Mid)Studio,1BA$715
Heritage ApartmentsPresidential StudioStudio,1BA$813
SK-1450SM 1BR/1BA (1st fl)1BR,1BA$900
King Ave FlatsComplex Inside Unit1BR,1BA$900
Riverwatch TowersHuron 1 - FurnishedStudio,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus, OH

As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Campus area is the $1.75 price per square foot 4BR4.5BATH-A Model at Grandview Village Apartments in the in the Tri-Village neighborhood starting from $3,359. The second greatest value West Campus apartment is the 3BRLoft-Con Model at Concord Square Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Tri-Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Campus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grandview Village Apartments4BR4.5BATH-A4BR,4.5BA$1.75
Concord Square Apartments3BRLoft-Con3BR,3BA$1.68
The Point on LaneUnit 250 (above) / 350 (below; connected by spiral3BR,2BA$1.01
1413 King Ave, Unit D1413 King Ave2BR,1BA$1.11
Steel HouseC1BR,1BA$2.04
King Ave FlatsComplex Inside Unit1BR,1BA$1.38
Peake ApartmentsMackintosh1BR,1BA$2.10
Stadium View ApartmentsThe Buckeye1BR,1BA$1.84
SK-1450SM 1BR/1BA (3rd fl)1BR,1BA$2.04
Star King ApartmentsStudio A (Mid)Studio ,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Campus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #168

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Campus Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Campus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Campus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Campus is under $1,274.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Campus?

The cheapest apartment in West Campus is Heritage Apartments which is listed at $888, while the average apartment in West Campus costs $5,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Campus?

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 18 regular apartments in West Campus 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 West Campus?

Cheap apartments in West Campus have an average cost of $694 which is $4,806 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus.

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