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$885 - $1,050

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 17

558 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

Available May 1

5058 Hibbs Dr

ColumbusOH43220

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Graceland Flats
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$1,309 - $1,834
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Graceland Flats

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. Center Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Whetstone apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broad Meadows Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$800
The CanterburyAspenStudio,1BA$805
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$809
Kings Highlands1BR - Kings Highlands1BR,1BA$845
Riverview Place Apartments1BR - Riverview Place1BR,1BA$865
University VillageThe NicklausStudio,1BA$875
695 Riverview1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Olentangy VillageVillage StudioStudio,1BA$879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whetstone, OH

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whetstone area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Kingsdale Lofts in the in the West Olentangy neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Whetstone apartment is the 4944 Fairway Ct Model at 4944 Fairway Ct, Unit 4944 Fairway Ct starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the North Columbus 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.
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
4944 Fairway Ct, Unit 4944 Fairway Ct4944 Fairway Ct3BR,1BA$1.33
Eden Brooke Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.12
Center Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
The Poste at Sinclair2bd2BR,1BA$1.42
Worthington Gardens Apartments1 Bedrm 3rd Floor1BR,1BA$1.45
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$1.27
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Broad Meadows Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northwest Columbus. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $879.

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 $11,550.

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 38 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 $240 which is $11,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whetstone.

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