Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Eakin Place TownHomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eakin Place TownHomes

2743-2767 Eakin RdColumbus, OH 43204
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3641 Eakin Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3641 Eakin Rd

3641 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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661 Kingsford Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

661 Kingsford Rd

661 Kingsford RdColumbus, OH 43204
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Woodridge Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge Place

3565 Clime RdColumbus, OH 43228
Senior Living

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocky Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Th2BR,1BA$949
Raccoon Creek ApartmentsThe Acorn1BR,1BA$1,015
Alkire Woods 7262a3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alkire Woods 7262a3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.60
Rocky Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Th2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Raccoon Creek ApartmentsThe Acorn1BR,1BA$1.87

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West Columbus, Columbus, OH

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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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