Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (51 Rentals)

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1465 W 7th Ave
$1,190 - $1,250
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1465 W 7th Ave

1465 W 7th AveColumbus, OH 43212
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$3,300

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

917 W 10th Ave

ColumbusOH43212
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SK-1516
Studio Apartments

SK-1516

1516 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Heritage Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

1361 Presidential DrColumbus, 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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Kenny Road Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kenny Road Apartments

1809-1813 Kenny RdColumbus, OH 43212
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King Ave Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

King Ave Flats

1476-1510 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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The Chambers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Chambers

980 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Kingsbury Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingsbury Plaza

1312 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Arlington Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Court

1303-1307 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Drayton Court Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Drayton Court Apartments

1753-1791 Drayton Park CourtColumbus, 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. SK-1516 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. 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
SK-15161st Floor Studio AStudio,1BA$780
Heritage ApartmentsPresidential StudioStudio,1BA$813
SK-1450SM 1BR/1BA (2nd fl)1BR,1BA$910
Somerset Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Fisher CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,150
The CityThe EastonStudio,1BA$1,262
Lennox FlatsA31BR,1BA$1,369
Grandview Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Carriage Home1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus, OH

As of June 22, 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 C4 with Den Model at Fairfax Apartments starting at $2,332 with a $1.74 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.
1656-1662 Northwest Blvd2 bed2BR,1BA$1.10
Fairfax ApartmentsC4 with Den2BR,2BA$1.74
Steel HouseB2BR,2BA$1.90
Altitude ColumbusD1 - 4x24BR,2BA$0.67
1465 W 7th Ave1465 W 7th Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
PeakeClara2BR,2BA$1.83
Statehouse Norwich2BR/2BA - 2.12BR,2BA$1.49
Riverwatch TowersOlentangy 4 - Furnished2BR,2BA$1.73
Grandview Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Carriage Home1BR,1BA$1.71
Star King ApartmentsStudio A (Mid)Studio ,1BA$2.04

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West Campus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #186

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

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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 $1,450.

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 $2,175.

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 11 regular apartments in West Campus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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