
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (22 Rentals)
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Heritage Apartments

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Star King Apartments

1775 Northwest Ct
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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 |
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West Campus Studio Apartments | $975 | $715 | $1,250 |
West Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $879 | $3,870 |
West Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $860 | $7,140 |
West Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $800 | $4,610 |
West Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $625 | $3,400 |
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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 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable West Campus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Star King Apartments | Studio A (Mid) | Studio,1BA | $715 |
SK-1516 | 2nd Floor Studio A | 3BR,1BA | $755 |
Heritage Apartments | Independence Studio | Studio,1BA | $878 |
SK-1450 | SM 1BR/1BA (1st fl) | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Altitude Columbus | A1 - 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus, OH
As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Campus area is the $1.01 price per square foot Unit 250 (above) / 350 (below; connected by spiral Model at The Point on Lane in the in the Harrison West neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value West Campus apartment is the 2nd Floor Studio A Model at SK-1516 starting at $755 with a $0.76 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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The Point on Lane | Unit 250 (above) / 350 (below; connected by spiral | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
SK-1516 | 2nd Floor Studio A | 3BR,1BA | $0.76 |
Grandview Village Apartments | 1BRCH-B | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Arlington Court | Furnished Option | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
The Griff | A1 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Peake Apartments | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Lennox Flats | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
SK-1450 | SM 1BR/1BA (1st fl) | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Heritage Apartments | North Star Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
Star King Apartments | Studio A (Mid) | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Campus, Columbus, OH
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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?
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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 $1,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Campus?
The cheapest apartment in West Campus is SK-1450 which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in West Campus costs $1,846.
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 8 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 $414 which is $1,432 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus.
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