Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (14 Rentals)

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3641 Eakin Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3641 Eakin Rd

3641 Eakin RdColumbus, OH 43204
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661 Kingsford Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

661 Kingsford Rd

661 Kingsford RdColumbus, OH 43204
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851 Kingsford Rd
Studio Apartments

851 Kingsford Rd

851 Kingsford RdColumbus, OH 43204
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891 Kingsford Rd
Studio Apartments

891 Kingsford Rd

891 Kingsford RdColumbus, OH 43204

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781 Kingsford Rd
Studio Apartments

781 Kingsford Rd

781 Kingsford RdColumbus, OH 43204
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821 Kingsford Rd
Studio Apartments

821 Kingsford Rd

821 Kingsford RdColumbus, OH 43204
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Eakin Place TownHomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eakin Place TownHomes

2743-2767 Eakin RdColumbus, OH 43204
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Seton West Senior (62+)
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seton West Senior (62+)

3999 Clime RdColumbus, OH 43228
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Woodridge Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge Place

3565 Clime RdColumbus, OH 43228

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Cheapest Available West Columbus Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Raccoon Creek ApartmentsThe Oak2BR,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Columbus, OH

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Columbus area is the $1.33 price per square foot 751 Kingsford Rd Model at 751 Kingsford Rd, Unit A in the in the West Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value West Columbus apartment is the The Oak Model at Raccoon Creek Apartments starting at $1,080 with a $1.51 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
751 Kingsford Rd, Unit A751 Kingsford Rd2BR,1BA$1.33
Raccoon Creek ApartmentsThe Oak2BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Columbus Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Columbus is starting from $1,080 at Raccoon Creek Apartments.

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