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Cortland Northlake
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$1,222 - $6,501
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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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Polaris Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Polaris Place

8901 Antares Park DrColumbus, OH 43240
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Northstar Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northstar Flats

865 Northstar Flats DrSunbury, OH 43074
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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

103 W Park St

103 W Park StWesterville, 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 1 Bed unit found at Creekside Village in the Cheshire Woods neighborhood priced from $1,170. 801 Polaris in the Wilshire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,176. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Galena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekside VillageThe Daisy1BR,1BA$1,170
801 PolarisLennon1BR,1BA$1,176
The Galaxy at PolarisThe PlutoStudio,1BA$1,180
Pierpont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,189
Fourwinds PlaceTHE ALUM1BR,1BA$1,195
Ravines at Meadow RidgeTHE ALUM1BR,1BA$1,195
Northpark PlaceOne Bed, One Bath B1BR,1BA$1,215
The Avenue at Polaris ApartmentsThe Lexington 1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,216
Cortland NorthlakeArbor 21BR,1BA$1,222
Northport PlaceThe Alum1BR,1BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galena, OH and Nearby

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Galena area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Watkins Model at The Cove at Evans Farm in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $2,345. The second greatest value Galena apartment is the The Gemini Model at The Vanguard of Polaris starting at $1,687 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Highland Lakes: Oaks 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 Cove at Evans Farm2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Watkins2BR,2BA$1.68
The Vanguard of PolarisThe Gemini2BR,2.5BA$1.30
Retreat at WindemereThe Imperial Garden Home2BR,2BA$1.39
Provenance at PolarisYosemite2BR,2BA$1.51
Polaris PlaceThe Meridian2BR,2BA$1.43
District at BerkshireTwo Bedroom Two Bath B2BR,2BA$1.61
TimbersThe Hickory1BR,1BA$1.54
The Gardens at Polaris ApartmentsA3 (Azalea with garage)1BR,1BA$1.62
Sunbury CommonsBroadsworth I Town1BR,1BA$1.68
Cortland NorthlakeArbor 21BR,1BA$1.63

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 The Galaxy at Polaris listed at $1,180.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Galena Apartment is $1,170 at Creekside Village.

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 $1,264 at Dooley's Orchard.

What is the most affordable Galena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Galena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dooley's Orchard and starts from $1,674.

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