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property at 4819 Middletowne St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 25

4819 Middletowne St, Unit G

4819 Middletowne St
ColumbusOH43214

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property at 1085 Merrimar Cir N

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1085 Merrimar Cir N, Unit F

1085 Merrimar Cir N
ColumbusOH43220

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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 Moonglow Apartments priced from $800. 500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $809. Here are the most affordable Whetstone apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$800
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$809
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$829
Clintonville CommonsStudio 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$840
Kings Highlands1BR - Kings Highlands1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whetstone, OH

As of June 15, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Georgetown4 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Reno Meyer4BR,2.5BA$1.02
Kingsdale Lofts2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Eden Brooke Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.12
The Poste at Sincalir1bd1BR,1BA$1.36
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.35
Moonglow ApartmentsHenely1BR,1BA$1.27
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whetstone

What type of rentals are currently available in Whetstone?

There are currently 299 Apartments for Rent in Whetstone, OH with pricing that ranges from $695 to $25,763. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Whetstone ranging from $975 to $2,940.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Whetstone?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Whetstone ranges from $975 to $2,940 with an average monthly rent of $1,931.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Whetstone?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Whetstone range from $1,050 to $2,949, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $2,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,640 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,450.

Expert Rental Resources

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