
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whetstone Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (73 Rentals)
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The Commons At Olentangy

Barrington Club Apartments

Moonglow Apartments

675 Riverview Dr, Unit A4

Center Court Apartments

Clintonville Commons

Kings Highlands

Riverview Place Apartments

Roundtree Rentals
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University Village

695 Riverview

Indian Oaks

651 Riverview Dr

611 Riverview Dr

The Anna Apartments

Riverlodge Apartments

Governours Square

Reserves at Arlington

The Canterbury
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Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus

Riverview Apartments

2902-2904-2904 N High St

4443 Mobile Dr

816 Moon Rd, Unit D

639 Riverview Dr

1470 Slade Ave, Unit 101

Olentangy Village

Worthington Gardens Apartments

4445 Mobile Dr
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Eden Brooke Townhomes

4645 Merrimar Cir E, Unit F

Georgetown

Fox and Hounds

Luxe 88

The Poste at Sinclair

4794 Rossmoor Pl

Braxton on Bethel

The Ave

4819 Middletowne St, Unit G
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1094 Merrimar Cir S

The City

The Benchmark Apartments

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Graceland Flats

885 E N Broadway St

Broadway Court Apartments

35 Broad Meadows Blvd

Riverview Drive Apartments

Riverview Plaza

Village Flats at 757
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Whetstone, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Whetstone?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Studio Apartments | $1,044 | $830 | $2,247 |
| Whetstone 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $695 | $7,302 |
| Whetstone 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $791 | $5,816 |
| Whetstone 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $1,050 | $2,949 |
| Whetstone 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,014 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Whetstone Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Whetstone area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Barrington Club Apartments priced from $799. Moonglow Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Whetstone apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Club Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Moonglow Apartments | Henely | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
| Center Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Clintonville Commons | Studio 2nd Floor | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Kings Highlands | 1BR - Kings Highlands | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Riverview Place Apartments | 1BR - Riverview Place | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Roundtree Rentals | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| University Village | The Meyer | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Indian Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whetstone, OH
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whetstone area is the $1.02 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Reno Meyer Model at Georgetown in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Whetstone apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Kingsdale Lofts starting at $1,850 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the West Olentangy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whetstone apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 4 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Reno Meyer | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
| Kingsdale Lofts | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| Kendall Park | 2x2 Phase 1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Eden Brooke Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Barrington Club Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Roundtree Rentals | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Moonglow Apartments | Henely | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Indian Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Center Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Best Local Schools in Whetstone, Columbus, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whetstone Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Whetstone?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Whetstone is under $890.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whetstone?
The cheapest apartment in Whetstone is Barrington Club Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Whetstone costs $12,014.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Whetstone?
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 20 regular apartments in Whetstone 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 Whetstone?
Cheap apartments in Whetstone have an average cost of $182 which is $11,832 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whetstone.
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