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Riverview Place Apartments
810 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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University Village
2981 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43202
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695 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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The Anna Apartments
680-692 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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The Canterbury
3440 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43202
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Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus
567-581 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Riverview Apartments
557 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Westmont at the Lane
1690 W Lane AveColumbus, OH 43221
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Fisher Commons
900 Nettle DrColumbus, OH 43221
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The City
2875 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43202
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Riverview Drive Apartments
552-656 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Riverview Plaza
750 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Village Flats at 757
757 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Riverview Square
515 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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The Lane
1600 W Lane AveUpper Arlington, OH 43221
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The Kingston
3181 Northwest BlvdUpper Arlington, OH 43221
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West Olentangy, Columbus, OH Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Olentangy?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Olentangy Studio Apartments | $1,050 | $875 | $1,645 |
| West Olentangy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $865 | $3,500 |
| West Olentangy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $1,000 | $6,819 |
| West Olentangy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,539 | $1,365 | $5,324 |
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Cheapest Available West Olentangy Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Olentangy area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Place Apartments priced from $865. University Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable West Olentangy apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Place Apartments | 1BR - Riverview Place | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| University Village | The Nicklaus | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| 695 Riverview | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Anna Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floorplan | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Canterbury | Aspen | Studio,1BA | $910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Olentangy, OH
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Olentangy area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Kingsdale Lofts in the in the West Olentangy neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value West Olentangy apartment is the The Canterbury Model at Westmont at the Lane starting at $2,300 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the West Olentangy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Olentangy apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Kingsdale Lofts | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| Westmont at the Lane | The Canterbury | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Lane Lofts | Scarlet | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| The City | The Bexley | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Fisher Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 695 Riverview | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Anna Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floorplan | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Riverview Place Apartments | 1BR - Riverview Place | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| The Canterbury | Aspen | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Olentangy Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Olentangy?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Olentangy is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Olentangy?
The cheapest apartment in West Olentangy is Riverview Place Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in West Olentangy costs $2,592.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Olentangy?
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 31 regular apartments in West Olentangy that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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