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Cortland Northlake
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$1,345 - $7,097
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cortland Northlake

7205 Northlake Summit DrSunbury, OH 43074
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Village Park Homes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Park Homes

170 McGill StSunbury, OH 43074
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Northstar Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northstar Flats

865 Northstar Flats DrSunbury, OH 43074
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Polaris Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Polaris Place

8901 Antares Park DrColumbus, OH 43240
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Grand at Polaris
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grand at Polaris

850 Polaris Grand DrLewis Center, OH 43035
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103 W Park St
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103 W Park St

103 W Park StWesterville, OH 43081
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45 N Otterbein Ave
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45 N Otterbein Ave

45 N Otterbein AveWesterville, OH 43081

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Galena, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Galena Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Galena, OH is a Studio unit found at Timbers in the North East Columbus neighborhood priced from $1,044. The Galaxy at Polaris in the Highland Lakes: Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Galena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
TimbersThe SycamoreStudio,1BA$1,044
The Galaxy at PolarisThe PlutoStudio,1BA$1,180
Pierpont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,189
Northpark PlaceOne Bed, One Bath A1BR,1BA$1,190
Ravines at Meadow RidgeTHE ALUM1BR,1BA$1,195
Fourwinds PlaceTHE ALUM1BR,1BA$1,195
Northstar FlatsThe Kingston2BR,2BA$1,200
Polaris PlaceThe Aurora1BR,1BA$1,212
Northport PlaceThe Alum1BR,1BA$1,230
Provenance at PolarisCentral Park1BR,1BA$1,244

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galena, OH and Nearby

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Galena area is the $1.58 price per square foot Two Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome-1371 sqft Model at The Woods at Polaris Parkway Apartment Homes in the in the Highland Lakes: Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,160. The second greatest value Galena apartment is the Isleworth 3 Deluxe Model at The Residences at Ryan Creek starting at $2,165 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Galena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Woods at Polaris Parkway Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome-1371 sqft2BR,2.5BA$1.58
The Residences at Ryan CreekIsleworth 3 Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.60
Retreat at WindemereThe Imperial Garden Home2BR,2BA$1.30
Creekside VillageThe Onyx3BR,2.5BA$1.49
Cortland NorthlakeLegend2BR,2BA$1.53
Sunbury CommonsThe Chase C2BR,2BA$1.54
District at BerkshireTwo Bedroom Two Bath B2BR,2BA$1.29
Provenance at PolarisBicentennial1BR,1BA$1.51
Oak Creek at PolarisOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Polaris PlaceThe Aurora1BR,1BA$1.64

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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 Cheap Galena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Galena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Galena is at Timbers listed at $1,044.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Galena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Galena Apartment is $1,189 at Pierpont Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Galena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Galena is starting from $1,200 at Northstar Flats.

What is the most affordable Galena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Galena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Creekside Village and starts from $1,689.

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