Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whetstone Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $550 (74 Rentals)

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$899 - $1,199
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639 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202
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$899 - $1,025
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593 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202
property at 651 Riverview Dr
$899
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651 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202
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611 Riverview Dr

ColumbusOH43202

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property at 5058 Hibbs Dr
$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220
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property at 1085 Merrimar Cir N
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1085 Merrimar Cir N, Unit F

1085 Merrimar Cir N
ColumbusOH43220
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3444 Kimberly Ave

ColumbusOH43224
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$1,309 - $1,834

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291 Graceland BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Whetstone, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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 Broad Meadows Manor priced from $695. The Canterbury has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Whetstone apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broad Meadows Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$695
The CanterburyAspenStudio,1BA$750
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$800
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$809
Kings Highlands1BR - Kings Highlands1BR,1BA$845
Riverview Place ApartmentsSPECIAL RENT! - NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENTS AT G...1BR,1BA$865
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$879
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Riverlodge Apartments1x1 5501BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whetstone, OH

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whetstone area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Falcon Model at Olentangy Village in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,859. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Olentangy VillageThe Falcon3BR,2BA$1.28
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
2870 Indianola Ave, Unit 2870 Indianola Ave2870 Indianola Ave3BR,1BA$1.42
Eden Brooke Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.17
The Poste at Sinclair2bd2BR,1BA$1.42
Reserves at ArlingtonA11BR,1BA$1.33
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$1.27
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Broad Meadows Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whetstone Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whetstone?

The cheapest apartment in Whetstone is Broad Meadows Manor which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Whetstone costs $1,213.

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 9 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 $233 which is $980 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whetstone.

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