
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Campus area of Columbus.


Riverwatch Towers

Heritage Apartments

1813 Kenny Rd
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Peake Apartments
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 | $949 | $715 | $1,425 |
| West Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $850 | $2,902 |
| West Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $945 | $4,972 |
| West Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $899 | $2,989 |
| West Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $785 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 25 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. Riverwatch Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. 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 |
| 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 |
| King Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus, OH
As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Campus area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2 bed Model at 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd in the in the Tri-Village neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value West Campus apartment is the E Model at Steel House starting at $1,989 with a $1.63 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 | $1.27 |
| Steel House | E | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Altitude Columbus | D1 - 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.72 |
| 1465 W 7th Ave, Unit A | 1465 W 7th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The City | The Bexley | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Concord Square Apartments | 1BRCH-Con | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Peake Apartments | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 1836 North Star Rd, Unit H | 1836 North Star Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 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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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Campus, Columbus, OH
Ranked #153
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 12 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 $381 which is $3,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus.
Expert Rental Resources
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