Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Olentangy Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (23 Rentals)

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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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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Place Apartments1BR - Riverview Place1BR,1BA$865
University VillageThe MeyerStudio,1BA$875
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$900
Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
The CanterburyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Olentangy, OH

As of May 28, 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 Armstrong B Model at Lane Lofts starting at $2,230 with a $2.26 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Lane LoftsArmstrong B2BR,2BA$2.26
Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.94
Fisher CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
The KingstonThe Benjamin1BR,1BA$2.60
The Anna Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.67
Riverview Place Apartments1BR - Riverview Place1BR,1BA$1.72
The CanterburyAspenStudio ,1BA$2.47
University VillageThe MeyerStudio ,1BA$3.57

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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West Olentangy, Columbus, OH

Ranked #199

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $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 12 regular apartments in West Olentangy that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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