Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Olentangy Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $620 (28 Rentals)

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property at 639 Riverview Dr

$899 - $1,199

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 15

639 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202
property at 593 Riverview Dr

$899 - $1,025

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 15

593 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 611 Riverview Dr

$899 - $1,050

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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611 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 2731 Vassar Pl

$2,450

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$2,450
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$2,450

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2731 Vassar Pl

ColumbusOH43221

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Riverview Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Plaza

750 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Village Flats at 757
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Flats at 757

757 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Riverview Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Square

515 Riverview DrColumbus, OH 43202
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Fisher Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fisher Commons

900 Nettle DrColumbus, OH 43221
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West Olentangy, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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. The Anna Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable West Olentangy apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Place ApartmentsSPECIAL RENT! - NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENTS AT G...1BR,1BA$865
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$900
Riverview Apartments557-A11BR,1BA$975
Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
The CanterburyCedar1BR,1BA$1,030
University VillageThe Owens2BR,1BA$1,045
The CityThe EastonStudio,1BA$1,446
Fisher CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
The KingstonThe Benjamin1BR,1BA$1,597
Kenbrook Village2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Olentangy, OH

As of August 27, 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 2 Bedroom Ranch Model at Kenbrook Village starting at $1,759 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the North Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Olentangy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Kenbrook Village2 Bedroom Ranch2BR,1.5BA$1.61
The LaneThe Oxford2BR,2BA$1.92
Lane LoftsRiverside1BR,1BA$2.37
The CanterburyCedar1BR,1BA$1.36
Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.94
Fisher CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.67
Riverview Place ApartmentsSPECIAL RENT! - NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENTS AT G...1BR,1BA$1.72
Riverview Apartments557-A11BR,1BA$1.95

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West Olentangy, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Olentangy Apartments

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 $1,643.

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 7 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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