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

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Ryland Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ryland Park

5391 Renner RdHilliard, OH 43026
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Gables West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gables West

2383 Silvercrest LnHilliard, 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
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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. Larkspur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. 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
LarkspurOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$990
Parkview Apartments2x1B2BR,1BA$999
Templeton CrossingOak1BR,1BA$999
Waterford PointeOntario (11ue)1BR,1BA$1,000
Hawthorne Lakes1 bed 1 bath enclosed, upgraded1BR,1BA$1,000
The Residences At BreckenridgeColumbiaStudio,1BA$1,031
Hilliard Station ApartmentsThe Cascade1BR,1BA$1,039
Fountain Place Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$1,050
Wexford Lakes Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom - 600 sqft1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sweetwater, OH

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sweetwater area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3-Bedroom Townhome Model at Hilliard Place in the in the West Scioto neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Sweetwater apartment is the Unit 6-3 Three Bedroom Model at Heritage Preserve Apartments starting at $2,185 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Westbrooke Heritage 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.
Hilliard Place3-Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.45
Heritage Preserve ApartmentsUnit 6-3 Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.43
Sheldon ParkDartmouth2BR,2BA$1.36
Bridgestone ApartmentsTalladega- Classic 2nd floor2BR,2BA$1.06
Hilliard Park ApartmentsVilla2BR,2BA$1.25
Golf PointeD9862BR,2BA$1.33
Parkview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.05
Hartford Village CommonsRome1BR,1BA$1.36
Waterford PointeHuron (21dbR)2BR,1BA$1.48
Hilliard Station ApartmentsThe Cascade1BR,1BA$1.39

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Sweetwater, Hilliard, OH

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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 $2,033.

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 $181 which is $1,852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sweetwater.

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