Cheap Homes for Rent in Franklin County, OH from $465 (420 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Franklin County.

property at 2244 N 4th St
$465

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Base Rent$465

Total Monthly Price$465
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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2244 N 4th St

ColumbusOH43202
property at 300 E 17th Ave
$600

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Base Rent$600

Total Monthly Price$600
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 7
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300 E 17th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
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property at 103 W 9th Ave
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent
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103 W 9th Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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property at 3011 Markham Rd
$899

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Base Rent$899

Total Monthly Price$899
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3011 Markham Rd, Unit D

3011 Markham Rd
ColumbusOH43207

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property at 2919 Bridgewalk St
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2919 Bridgewalk St

ColumbusOH43224
property at 3069 McGuffey Rd
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3069 McGuffey Rd

ColumbusOH43224

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property at 1692 Bryden Rd
$995 - $1,000
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1692 Bryden Rd

ColumbusOH43205

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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$450
SpringwoodOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$637
Franklin Park ApartmentsStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$650
ParkvilleStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$674
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$675
SK-1450SM 1BR/1BA (2nd fl)1BR,1BA$690
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Broad Meadows Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, OH

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1350 ACM in the in the Flytown neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the 4BR/4BA - D1.1 Model at Lumen on Ninth starting at $1,180 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Flytown 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.
1350 ACM2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.81
Lumen on Ninth4BR/4BA - D1.14BR,4BA$0.87
95-97 Whitethorne Ave3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$0.91
Maple Valley ApartmentsWater/Sewer/Trash Included2BR,1BA$0.90
85-87 N Yale Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$0.91
2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit Unit D2765 Cleveland Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
630 - NAPOLEON PLAZA, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
George's Creek Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.89
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 4881 Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $13,654. There are also 1201 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin County ranging from $465 to $9,000.

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 $465 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,080.

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 $695 to $8,409, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $745.

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