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364 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1361 Presidential DrColumbus, OH 43212
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1428 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1190 Chambers RdColumbus, OH 43212
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1530 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1836 North Star Rd, Unit P
1836 North Star RdColumbus, OH 43212
1224 King Ave
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Somerset Square
1751 Kenny RdColumbus, OH 43212
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Star King Apartments
1800-1806 North Star RdColumbus, OH 43212
1772 N Star Ave
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The City
2875 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43202
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1550 Kenny RdColumbus, OH 43212
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1134 Chambers RdColumbus, OH 43212
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815 Kinnear RdColumbus, OH 43212
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Steel House
1211 Chambers RdColumbus, OH 43212
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Essex Apartments
1145 Chambers RdColumbus, OH 43212
430 King Ave
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1450 W King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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SK-1516
1516 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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1400 King Ave
1400 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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240 W Lane Ave
240 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Kenny Road Apartments
1809-1813 Kenny RdColumbus, OH 43212
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Stadium View Apartments
858 Kinnear RdColumbus, OH 43212
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1156-1210 King Ave
1156-1210 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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King Ave Flats
1476-1510 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Grandview Commons Apartments
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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Arlington Court
1303-1307 King AveColumbus, OH 43212
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Fisher Commons
900 Nettle DrColumbus, OH 43221
1121 King Ave
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1656-1662 Northwest Blvd
1656-1662 Northwest BlvdColumbus, OH 43212
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Lane Lofts
1399 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43221
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Drayton Court Apartments
1753-1791 Drayton Park CourtColumbus, OH 43212
972 Chambers Cir
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Peake
1295 Chesapeake AveGrandview Heights, OH 43212
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Grandview Village Apartments
1444 Chesapeake AveGrandview Heights, OH 43212
1789 Drayton Ct
Marble CliffOH43212
1783 Drayton Ct
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Concord Square Apartments
1648 Kenney RdGrandview 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 | $1,001 | $813 | $1,440 |
| West Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $888 | $3,474 |
| West Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $955 | $4,064 |
| West Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $915 | $2,910 |
| West Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $745 | $3,942 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at SK-1450 priced from $690. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SK-1450 | SM 1BR/1BA (2nd fl) | 1BR,1BA | $690 |
| SK-1516 | 2nd Floor Studio A | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Riverwatch Towers | Huron 2 - Furnished | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Heritage Apartments | Presidential Studio | Studio,1BA | $813 |
| The Griff | D1 - 4X4 Upgraded | 4BR,4BA | $900 |
| Star King Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| King Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden 3rd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| The City | The Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Peake | Mccoy | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus, OH
As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Campus area is the $0.94 price per square foot C1 - 3x3 Model at Altitude Columbus in the in the Tri-Village neighborhood starting from $915. The second greatest value West Campus apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Carriage Home Model at Grandview Village Apartments starting at $1,485 with a $1.75 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude Columbus | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.94 |
| Grandview Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Carriage Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Concord Square Apartments | 1BRCH-Con | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Steel House | C with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| The Griff | A1 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Peake | Mccoy | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| The City | The Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 1836 North Star Rd, Unit P | 1836 North Star Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Star King Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| SK-1450 | SM 1BR/1BA (3rd fl) | 1BR,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 $1,349.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Campus?
The cheapest apartment in West Campus is SK-1450 which is listed at $690, while the average apartment in West Campus costs $1,430.
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 17 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 $1,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus.
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