Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sweetwater Neighborhood of Hilliard, OH from $600 (34 Rentals)

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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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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 Hartford Village Commons priced from $925. Nike Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Sweetwater apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hartford Village CommonsRome1BR,1BA$925
Nike Meadows Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$929
Hickory MillOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$990
Fountain Place Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$995
Waterford PointeOntario (11ue)1BR,1BA$995
Parkview Apartments2x1B2BR,1BA$999
Hawthorne Lakes1 bed 1 bath enclosed, upgraded1BR,1BA$1,000
The Residences At BreckenridgeOxford (Corner)1BR,1BA$1,030
Golf PointeU8111BR,1BA$1,034
Templeton CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,039

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sweetwater, OH

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sweetwater area is the $1.52 price per square foot The Swan Model at Heritage Preserve Apartments in the in the Westbrooke Heritage neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Sweetwater apartment is the Retreat (Townhome) Model at Hilliard Park Apartments starting at $1,777 with a $1.51 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 ApartmentsThe Swan3BR,2BA$1.52
Hilliard Park ApartmentsRetreat (Townhome)2BR,2.5BA$1.51
Bridgestone ApartmentsTalladega - Renovated w/Granite, 2nd floor2BR,2BA$1.21
Ryland Park2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.48
Parkview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.05
The AttleighTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
Hartford Village CommonsRome1BR,1BA$1.09
Golf PointeU8111BR,1BA$1.27
The Residences At BreckenridgeOxford (Corner)1BR,1BA$1.37
Nike Meadows Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.49

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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 Hartford Village Commons which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Sweetwater costs $1,919.

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 4 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 $233 which is $1,686 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sweetwater.

Expert Rental Resources

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