
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gahanna, OH from $500 (100 Rentals)
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Annhurst (OH)

Forest Edge Apartments

Harvest Grove

Taylor Pointe Apartments

Hunter's Ridge Apartments

Penny Lane Mews

The Village at Appian Way

Jefferson Pointe

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Elms

Residences at Central Park

Adams Pointe

500 Melissa Ct, Unit 1

The Residence at Christopher Wren Apartments

Olde Towne

Gahanna Commons

LC Gahanna

307 W Johnstown Rd, Unit 102

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The Vista at Rocky Fork
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Crescent Woods

The Parc

Rocky Creek Townhouse Apartments

80 Shull Ave

The Brickhouse at Creekside

The Huntley at Gahanna

Gahanna Grove

Cameron Ridge

Alder Park

Woodlands (OH)
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Bel Air Court

Gateway Apartments

Eden of Whitehall

Gahanna Crossing Apartments

Eden at Jefferson Crossing

The Residences at Eastpointe Ridge

Woodside Place Apartments

Ardsley Ridge Apartments in Reynoldsburg, OH

Cassady Village Apartments

Indian Creek Apartments
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Alexander Court

The Residences at Town Center

Eden Park Apartments

Magnolia Trace Apartments

The Residences at Edgewater Place

Wellington Woods

Rosebrook Village

Eastpointe Lakes Apartments and Townhomes

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Monarch on East Broad

Cherryblossom Way North
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Gahanna, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gahanna?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Gahanna Studio Apartments | $1,120 | $785 | $2,819 |
| Cheap Gahanna 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $801 | $3,300 |
| Cheap Gahanna 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $884 | $6,126 |
| Cheap Gahanna 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $1,149 | $3,400 |
| Cheap Gahanna 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $1,577 | $7,799 |
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Cheapest Available Gahanna Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Gahanna, OH is a Studio unit found at Woodlands (OH) in the East Columbus neighborhood priced from $785. Gateway Apartments in the East Columbus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $797. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gahanna apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands (OH) | Studio One Bath Open | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| Gateway Apartments | Gateway 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $797 |
| Annhurst (OH) | Studio One Bath Standard | Studio,1BA | $835 |
| Eden of Whitehall | The Cassady | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Gahanna Crossing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Residences at Eastpointe Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $921 |
| Forest Edge Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Taylor Pointe Apartments | The Foxfire 3D | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Penny Lane Mews | Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Woodside Place Apartments | 1x1c | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gahanna, OH
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gahanna area is the $1.30 price per square foot Cyprus Model at Bercley Woods Townhomes in the in the Cassady neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Gahanna apartment is the North Carolina Model at The Garratt Townhomes & Apartments starting at $1,710 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the North East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gahanna apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bercley Woods Townhomes | Cyprus | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| The Garratt Townhomes & Apartments | North Carolina | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
| Traditions at Creekview | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.33 |
| Bel Air Court | Two Bedroom Townhome (T1) | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Post Woods | C | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Penny Lane Mews | Townhouse - Upgrade | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Somerset Place Apartments | Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Providence Glen | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Residences at Edgewater Place | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Breezeway | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Gahanna Crossing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Best Local Schools in Gahanna, OH
Chapelfield Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gahanna Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gahanna?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gahanna is at Woodlands (OH) listed at $785.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gahanna Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gahanna Apartment is $797 at Gateway Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gahanna Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gahanna is starting from $884 at Gateway Apartments.
What is the most affordable Gahanna Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Gahanna Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eden of Whitehall and starts from $1,149.
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