
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (10 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,002 | $869 | $1,050 |
West Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $1,049 | $1,299 |
West Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Cheapest Available West Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Rocky Creek Apartments priced from $949. Raccoon Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable West Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rocky Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom Th | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
Raccoon Creek Apartments | The Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Alkire Woods 7262a | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Columbus, OH
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Columbus area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Alkire Woods 7262a in the in the West Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value West Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom Th Model at Rocky Creek Apartments starting at $949 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the West Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Alkire Woods 7262a | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.60 |
Rocky Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom Th | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
Raccoon Creek Apartments | The Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Best Local Schools in West Columbus, Columbus, OH
Franklin Heights High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Columbus Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in West Columbus is Raccoon Creek Apartments which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in West Columbus costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Columbus?
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 2 regular apartments in West Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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