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1530 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1340 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1751 Kenny RdColumbus, OH 43212
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1800-1806 North Star RdColumbus, OH 43212
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815 Kinnear RdColumbus, OH 43212
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1465 W 7th Ave, Unit B, Unit B
1465 W 7th AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Essex Apartments
1145 Chambers RdColumbus, OH 43212
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1550 Kenny RdColumbus, OH 43212
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1211 Chambers RdColumbus, OH 43212
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1134 Chambers RdColumbus, OH 43212
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1656-1662 Northwest BlvdColumbus, OH 43212
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1399 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43221
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1516 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1361 Presidential DrColumbus, OH 43212
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1400 King Ave
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1809-1813 Kenny RdColumbus, OH 43212
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858 Kinnear RdColumbus, OH 43212
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1450 W King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1156-1210 King Ave
1156-1210 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1476-1510 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1520 W 6th AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Grandview Area
1225 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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The Chambers
980 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Kingsbury Plaza
1312 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1303-1307 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1753-1791 Drayton Park CourtColumbus, OH 43212
1121 King Ave
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1295 Chesapeake AveGrandview Heights, OH 43212
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1444 Chesapeake AveGrandview Heights, OH 43212
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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 | $1,025 | $715 | $1,440 |
| West Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $899 | $3,576 |
| West Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $960 | $8,119 |
| West Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $915 | $5,272 |
| West Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $730 | $7,001 |
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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 |
| Heritage Apartments | Presidential Studio | Studio,1BA | $813 |
| SK-1450 | SM 1BR/1BA (1st fl) | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Griff | D1 - 4X4 Upgraded | 4BR,4BA | $910 |
| Fisher Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,150 |
| Peake Apartments | McCoy | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Grandview Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Fairfax Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus, OH
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Campus 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 West Campus apartment is the 2BRG-Con Model at Concord Square Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.61 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. |
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| 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Concord Square Apartments | 2BRG-Con | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Altitude Columbus | D1 - 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| 1465 W 7th Ave, Unit B | 1465 W 7th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Fairfax Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Grandview Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Steel House | D | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Peake Apartments | McCoy | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| SK-1450 | SM 1BR/1BA (3rd fl) | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Star King Apartments | Studio A (Mid) | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
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The cheapest apartment in West Campus is Heritage Apartments which is listed at $888, while the average apartment in West Campus costs $2,766.
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