
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Campus area of Columbus.


Riverwatch Towers

Heritage Apartments

King Avenue

Kenny Road Apartments

1813 Kenny Rd

Stadium View Apartments
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Colony Club Apartments

1836 North Star Rd, Unit G

Star King Apartments

1484 Michigan Ave

Fisher Commons

The City
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SK-1516

1400 King Ave

1156-1210 King Ave

King Ave Flats

SK-1450

Grandview Commons Apartments

Grandview Area
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West Campus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Campus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Campus Studio Apartments | $986 | $715 | $1,425 |
| West Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $879 | $4,806 |
| West Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $945 | $7,588 |
| West Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $899 | $2,989 |
| West Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $699 | $3,856 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Campus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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. SK-1516 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable West Campus 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 | 2nd Floor Studio A | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Riverwatch Towers | Huron 2 - Furnished | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Heritage Apartments | Presidential Studio | Studio,1BA | $813 |
| SK-1450 | SM 1BR/1BA (1st fl) | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus, OH
As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Campus area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 bed Model at 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd in the in the Tri-Village neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value West Campus apartment is the D1 - 4x2 Model at Altitude Columbus starting at $699 with a $0.64 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Altitude Columbus | D1 - 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| 1465 W 7th Ave, Unit B | 1465 W 7th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The City | The Bexley | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Grandview Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 1836 North Star Rd, Unit G | 1836 North Star Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Somerset Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| SK-1450 | SM 1BR/1BA (3rd fl) | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| King Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden 1st Floor Dishwasher | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Star King Apartments | Studio A (Mid) | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
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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 $1,300.
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 $4,000.
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 33 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 $310 which is $3,690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus.
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