Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Hills Neighborhood of Powell, OH from $600 (34 Rentals)

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Emerald Lakes
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$995 - $1,450
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Emerald Lakes

4600 Emerald Lakes BlvdPowell, OH 43065
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Smoky View Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Smoky View Plaza

2061-2111 Smokey View BlvdPowell, OH 43065
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Vistas at Wedgewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vistas at Wedgewood

5500-5530 Windrift DrPowell, OH 43065
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Glenmuir
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$1,099 - $1,755
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Glenmuir

2223 Craigside DrColumbus, OH 43235
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Sawmill Commons
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$1,237 - $1,665
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Sawmill Commons

2555 Summer DrDublin, OH 43016
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property at 7891 Thornfield Ln

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7891 Thornfield Ln, Unit 7891, Unit 7891

7891 Thornfield Ln
ColumbusOH43235

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property at 7315 Chaparral Rd

$1,399

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7315 Chaparral Rd

ColumbusOH43235
property at 7287 Chaparral Rd

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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7287 Chaparral Rd

ColumbusOH43235
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Bent Tree Apartments
$1,420 - $1,625
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Bent Tree Apartments

7200 Chadwood LnDublin, OH 43017
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property at 1823 Worthington Run Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1823 Worthington Run Dr

ColumbusOH43235
property at 7326 Bride Water Blvd

$1,500

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$1,500
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7326 Bride Water Blvd

ColumbusOH43235

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Copperleaf
2 Bedroom Apartments

Copperleaf

8619 Gold Leaf LnDublin, OH 43016
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Spring Leaf Place
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Spring Leaf Place

2920 Snouffer RdColumbus, OH 43235
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Western Hills, Powell, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Western Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Hills area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Montgomery Court priced from $949. Emerald Lakes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Western Hills apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Montgomery CourtOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$949
Emerald Lakes11ue1BR,1BA$995
Heathermoor and Bedford Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,049
GreensviewPearl (11db)1BR,1BA$1,150
TGM Worthington GreenA11BR,1BA$1,199
Dublin Square1x1B1BR,1BA$1,215
Ashlar FlatsType A (1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Garden)1BR,1BA$1,281
GlenmuirOne Bed Garden1BR,1BA$1,299
Sawmill CommonsCutters Edge-Up1BR,1BA$1,312
The Residences at Scioto CrossingDEVON II1BR,1BA$1,328

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Hills, OH

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western Hills area is the $1.42 price per square foot Liberty Model at Powell Green in the in the Wedgewood Glen neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Western Hills apartment is the 2-bedroom Upgraded Townhome Model at Mason Row Townhomes starting at $2,000 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Riverside Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Powell GreenLiberty3BR,3BA$1.42
Mason Row Townhomes2-bedroom Upgraded Townhome2BR,2BA$1.20
Sawbury Commons2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome (Renovated)2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Bent Tree ApartmentsThe Manor2BR,2BA$1.52
TGM Worthington GreenB12BR,1BA$1.39
CopperleafThe Bronze2BR,1BA$1.53
GreensviewEmerald (21ub)2BR,1BA$1.47
Sawmill CommonsCutters Edge-Down1BR,1BA$1.63
GlenmuirOne Bed Garden1BR,1BA$1.62
Montgomery CourtOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.65

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Northwest Columbus. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Western Hills is Montgomery Court which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Western Hills costs $1,944.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western Hills?

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 7 regular apartments in Western Hills 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 Western Hills?

Cheap apartments in Western Hills have an average cost of $937 which is $1,007 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Hills.

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