
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Preston Trails Neighborhood of Pickerington, OH from $700 (38 Rentals)
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Arbors at Turnberry

Pickerington Ridge

435 Fuller's Cir

Redwood Pickerington

Overland Park

Amesbury

George's Creek Apartments

Countryview East Apartments
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66 1/2 N Trine St

The Green

Abbie Cove

The Franklin at Crossridge

Aspire

Schirm Farms Apartments

Brynwood Reserve

The Commons at Canal Winchester Apartments

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Lehman Village
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Lawndale Commons

Kingsley Park

The Retreat at Canal Apartments

BriceGrove Park Apartments

Canal's Edge Apartments

6746 Axtel Dr, Unit 12C

Oak Bend Commons

The Residences at Akita Lane

The Residences at James Place
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7525 Hemrich Dr

5393 Blanchard Dr

Chartwell Apartments

STRATFORD EAST

Colony Bay East Apartments

Winchester Lakes Apartments

Muirwood Village

Winchester Village Apartments
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6749 Dorothy's Creek

6759 Dorothy's Creek
Preston Trails, Pickerington, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Preston Trails?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Trails Studio Apartments | $1,108 | $691 | $1,615 |
| Preston Trails 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $885 | $2,489 |
| Preston Trails 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $755 | $3,637 |
| Preston Trails 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $874 | $4,426 |
| Preston Trails 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $970 | $1,286 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Preston Trails Neighborhood of Pickerington, OH.
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Cheapest Available Preston Trails Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Preston Trails area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at George's Creek Apartments priced from $755. The Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Preston Trails apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Creek Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
| The Meadows | The Bristol | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| The Green | Bentley Flat | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Abbie Cove | The Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Muirwood Village | A1 Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Schirm Farms Apartments | Dressage Place | 1BR,1BA | $1,123 |
| Brynwood Reserve | The Alum | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Abbie Lakes | Canal | 1BR,1BA | $1,166 |
| Lake's Edge | Foxfire | 1BR,1BA | $1,186 |
| Lehman Village | LV Two Bedroom Garden Down | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preston Trails, OH
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Preston Trails area is the $0.94 price per square foot Ren 2 BR Townhome w/ Garage & UF Basement Model at Oak Bend Commons in the in the Preston Trails neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Preston Trails apartment is the Holly Model at Arbors at Turnberry starting at $1,999 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Southeast Canal Winchester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Preston Trails apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Bend Commons | Ren 2 BR Townhome w/ Garage & UF Basement | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.94 |
| Arbors at Turnberry | Holly | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
| The Green | Stansbury Town | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.24 |
| Aspire | Deer Creek | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Countryview East Apartments | 3 Beds, 2.5 baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
| The Residences at Akita Lane | The Bella | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Reserve at Abbie Lakes | Preston | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| George's Creek Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Lehman Village | LV Two Bedroom Garden Down | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Abbie Lakes | Canal | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Best Local Schools in Preston Trails, Pickerington, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Preston Trails Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Preston Trails?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Preston Trails is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Preston Trails?
The cheapest apartment in Preston Trails is The Green which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in Preston Trails costs $1,910.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Preston Trails?
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 3 regular apartments in Preston Trails 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 Preston Trails?
Cheap apartments in Preston Trails have an average cost of $1,128 which is $782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Preston Trails.
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