Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Scioto Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (41 Rentals)

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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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Gables West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gables West

2383 Silvercrest LnHilliard, OH 43026
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Ryland Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ryland Park

5391 Renner RdHilliard, 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 Studio unit found at Hickory Mill priced from $850. Meadowood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable West Scioto apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hickory MillStudio One Bath StandardStudio,1BA$850
MeadowoodThe BristolStudio,1BA$910
Hartford Village CommonsRome1BR,1BA$925
Nike Meadows Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$929
Templeton CrossingOak1BR,1BA$970
Parkview Apartments1x11BR,1BA$975
Fountain Place Apartments2x2L2BR,2BA$975
Hilliard Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Premium2BR,1BA$980
Waterford PointeOntario (11ue)1BR,1BA$995
Hawthorne Lakes1 bed 1 bath enclosed, upgraded1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Scioto, OH

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Scioto area is the $1.12 price per square foot Peach Leaf - Townhome Model at Willow Bend in the in the Greater Hilltop neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value West Scioto apartment is the Sonesta Model at Sycamore House starting at $1,400 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Greater Hilltop 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.
Willow BendPeach Leaf - Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Sycamore HouseSonesta2BR,2BA$1.23
Addison Woods2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.23
Hilliard Park ApartmentsVilla2BR,2BA$1.36
Ryland Park2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.43
Hartford Village CommonsRome1BR,1BA$1.09
River OaksThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.44
Parkview Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.29
The Residences At BreckenridgeOxford (Corner)1BR,1BA$1.40
Templeton CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Scioto Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Scioto Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Scioto Apartment is $925 at Hartford Village Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Scioto Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Scioto is starting from $975 at Fountain Place Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

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