Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sweetwater Neighborhood of Hilliard, OH from $600 (35 Rentals)

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property at 4885 Stoneybrook Blvd

$1,700

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$1,700
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4885 Stoneybrook Blvd

HilliardOH43026
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Gables West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gables West

2383 Silvercrest LnHilliard, OH 43026
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Ryland Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ryland Park

5391 Renner RdHilliard, OH 43026
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Willow Bend
3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Bend

1531 Whispering Willow LnHilliard, OH 43026
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Waterford Pointe
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$1,000 - $1,350
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Waterford Pointe

5750 Feder RdColumbus, OH 43228
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Noble Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Noble Park

568 Carpenter RdgColumbus, OH 43228
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The Attleigh
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Attleigh

1121 Mirror Lake PlColumbus, OH 43228
property at 5395 Cypress Chase

$1,180

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5395 Cypress Chase

ColumbusOH43228

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property at 5516 Cedar Springs

$1,290

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5516 Cedar Springs, Unit 5516

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Sweetwater, Hilliard, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sweetwater Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sweetwater area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Nike Meadows Apartments priced from $929. Hickory Mill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Sweetwater apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nike Meadows Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$929
Hickory MillOne Bed One Bath Open1BR,1BA$945
LarkspurOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$995
Hawthorne Lakes1 bed 1 bath enclosed, upgraded1BR,1BA$1,000
Fountain Place Apartments1x1SC1BR,1BA$1,029
Wexford Lakes Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom - 600 sqft1BR,1BA$1,030
Hartford Village Commons1x1LC1BR,1BA$1,049
Templeton CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,059
Bridgestone ApartmentsBristol- Classic 2nd floor1BR,1BA$1,100
Waterford PointeSuperior (21ue)2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sweetwater, OH

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sweetwater area is the $1.45 price per square foot Unit 6-3 Three Bedroom Model at Heritage Preserve Apartments in the in the Westbrooke Heritage neighborhood starting from $2,227. The second greatest value Sweetwater apartment is the Villa Model at Hilliard Park Apartments starting at $1,364 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the West Scioto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sweetwater apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage Preserve ApartmentsUnit 6-3 Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.45
Hilliard Park ApartmentsVilla2BR,2BA$1.29
Austin Place ApartmentsThe Jefferson2BR,2BA$1.43
Bridgestone ApartmentsBristol- Classic 2nd floor1BR,1BA$1.25
The Residences At BreckenridgePrinceton (w/ Den)1BR,1BA$1.44
Hartford Village Commons1x1LC1BR,1BA$1.24
Lake RidgeSpindler2BR,1BA$1.47
Golf PointeD7721BR,1BA$1.43
Hilliard Station ApartmentsThe Cascade1BR,1BA$1.49
Nike Meadows Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.49

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Ohio, including Hilliard. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sweetwater Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sweetwater?

The cheapest apartment in Sweetwater is Nike Meadows Apartments which is listed at $929, while the average apartment in Sweetwater costs $1,310.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sweetwater?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Sweetwater that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sweetwater?

Cheap apartments in Sweetwater have an average cost of $171 which is $1,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sweetwater.

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