
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Galena, OH from $800 (49 Rentals)
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Timbers

Creekside Village

The Galaxy at Polaris

Pierpont Apartments

Fourwinds Place

Ravines at Meadow Ridge

Northpark Place

The Avenue at Polaris Apartments
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Kenyon Square Apartments

Northport Place

Carlton at Berkshire

Pointe at Polaris

Dooley's Orchard

Sunbury Commons

Provenance at Polaris

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The Flats at Polaris

VC Acres

Oak Creek at Polaris

Lake Club

The Gardens at Polaris Apartments

Summerview

Orange Grand Communities

District at Berkshire

Meadows at Sunbury
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Orange Summit

Evans Farm

Ashton Village Apartments LLC

The Vanguard of Polaris

The Cove at Evans Farm

Village Park Homes

6888 Garden Terrace Rd

92 Cherrington Rd

Polaris Place
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47 University St

1752 Pine Tree St S

Northstar Flats

Grand at Polaris

41 University St

6368 Ambleside Dr

103 W Park St

5700 Crossing Ct

1226 Parkview Dr
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20 King Arthur Ct

5527 Albany Terrace Way

The Residences at Ryan Creek

168 London Rd
Galena, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Galena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Studio Apartments | $1,215 | $1,170 | $1,344 |
| Galena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $1,096 | $1,995 |
| Galena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $1,260 | $2,950 |
| Galena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,689 | $1,674 | $6,501 |
| Galena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,489 | $3,363 | $3,939 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Village | The Daisy | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| 801 Polaris | Lennon | 1BR,1BA | $1,176 |
| The Galaxy at Polaris | The Pluto | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Pierpont Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,189 |
| Fourwinds Place | THE ALUM | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Ravines at Meadow Ridge | THE ALUM | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Northpark Place | One Bed, One Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| The Avenue at Polaris Apartments | The Lexington 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,216 |
| Cortland Northlake | Arbor 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,222 |
| Northport Place | The Alum | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cove at Evans Farm | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Watkins | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| The Vanguard of Polaris | The Gemini | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| Retreat at Windemere | The Imperial Garden Home | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Provenance at Polaris | Yosemite | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Polaris Place | The Meridian | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| District at Berkshire | Two Bedroom Two Bath B | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Timbers | The Hickory | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Gardens at Polaris Apartments | A3 (Azalea with garage) | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Sunbury Commons | Broadsworth I Town | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Cortland Northlake | Arbor 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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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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