Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Scioto Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (42 Rentals)

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Waterford Pointe
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Waterford Pointe

5750 Feder RdColumbus, OH 43228
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Lindendale
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lindendale

3580 Lindendale DrColumbus, OH 43204
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Meadowood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowood

1248 Warble DrColumbus, OH 43204
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The Attleigh
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Attleigh

1121 Mirror Lake PlColumbus, OH 43228

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Ryland Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ryland Park

5391 Renner RdHilliard, OH 43026
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Gables West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gables West

2383 Silvercrest LnHilliard, OH 43026
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Willow Bend
3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Bend

1531 Whispering Willow LnHilliard, OH 43026
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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 Meadowood priced from $900. Nike Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable West Scioto apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MeadowoodThe Hampton1BR,1BA$900
Nike Meadows Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$929
Hickory MillOne Bed One Bath Open1BR,1BA$945
Templeton CrossingOak1BR,1BA$989
LarkspurOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$995
Parkview Apartments2x1B2BR,1BA$999
Waterford PointeOntario (11ue)1BR,1BA$1,000
Hawthorne Lakes1 bed 1 bath enclosed, upgraded1BR,1BA$1,000
Hilliard Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Premium2BR,1BA$1,027
Fountain Place Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Scioto, OH

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Scioto area is the $1.51 price per square foot Dartmouth Model at Sheldon Park in the in the West Scioto neighborhood starting from $1,853. The second greatest value West Scioto apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Addison Woods starting at $1,350 with a $1.23 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.
Sheldon ParkDartmouth2BR,2BA$1.51
Addison Woods2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.23
Hilliard Park ApartmentsVilla2BR,2BA$1.23
The Stratton2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.42
Parkview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.05
The Residences At BreckenridgeLincoln2BR,2BA$1.40
Hartford Village CommonsRome1BR,1BA$1.36
Waterford PointeHuron (21dbR)2BR,1BA$1.48
Hilliard Station ApartmentsThe Cascade1BR,1BA$1.41
Nike Meadows Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.49

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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!

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 Meadowood which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in West Scioto costs $1,909.

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 1 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 $133 which is $1,776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Scioto.

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