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Cheapest Available Franklin County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin County, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older in the Discovery District neighborhood priced from $300. Starling Yard in the Franklinton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $401. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$401
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Wendler Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$429
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$450
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$506
Winchester OaksStudioStudio,1BA$665
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$675
Lake Eden Apartments & TownhomesOntario (All-Electric)1BR,1BA$699
Gardenview FlatsYour Dream Apartment + 1 Month FREE — Only at G...Studio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, OH

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $0.38 price per square foot 6 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom Model at 681 College Avenue in the in the Woodland Park neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the 2 bed Model at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes starting at $775 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Eastland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
681 College Avenue6 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom6BR,2.5BA$0.38
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.46
Northern Place Townhomes2 BDRM2BR,1.5BA$0.77
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.73
Central Square ApartmentsBirch Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Springvale Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.83
102 N Hampton Rd, Unit D102 N Hampton Rd1BR,1BA$0.76
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.53
Wendler Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.50
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin County

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklin County?

There are currently 4552 Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $7,945. There are also 878 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin County ranging from $755 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Franklin County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Franklin County ranges from $755 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,655.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Franklin County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Franklin County range from $650 to $7,945, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,525 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $625.

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