Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Scioto Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (15 Rentals)

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3580 Lindendale DrColumbus, OH 43204
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West Scioto, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Scioto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Scioto area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Crossing Apartments priced from $825. Hickory Mill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable West Scioto apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Crossing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Hickory MillStudio SStudio,1BA$845
Nike Meadows Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$899
Waterford PointeOntario1BR,1BA$900
Hilliard Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$916

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Scioto, OH

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Scioto area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3-Bedroom Townhome Model at Hilliard Place in the in the West Scioto neighborhood starting from $2,320. The second greatest value West Scioto apartment is the Estate (Townhome) Model at Hilliard Park Apartments starting at $1,728 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the West Scioto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Scioto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hilliard Place3-Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.35
Hilliard Park ApartmentsEstate (Townhome)3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Addison Woods2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.14
Parkview Apartments2x1B2BR,1BA$1.14
Pine Crossing Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Waterford PointeSuperior2BR,1BA$1.29
Hartford Village CommonsRome1BR,1BA$1.12
Hawthorne Lakes1 bed 1 bath enclosed1BR,1BA$1.44
Fountain Place Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$1.47
Nike Meadows Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Scioto, Columbus, OH

Ranked #138

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Columbus, Ohio. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the West Scioto Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Scioto Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Scioto?

The cheapest apartment in West Scioto is Pine Crossing Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in West Scioto costs $1,770.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Scioto?

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Scioto?

Cheap apartments in West Scioto have an average cost of $126 which is $1,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Scioto.

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