
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Upper Arlington, OH from $500 (186 Rentals)
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2015 Harwitch Rd

The Lane

Berkley House

Star King Apartments

Riverside Green Apartments

Riverwatch Towers

The Canterbury

Heritage Apartments

Clintonville Commons
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King Avenue

Riverview Place Apartments

695 Riverview

University Village

Olentangy Village

558 Riverview Dr

Karric Place of Dublin

Governours Square

1813 Kenny Rd

The Anna Apartments
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Royal Neil Apartments

Colony Club Apartments

Dublin Plaza

Colonial Grandview

Lexington Park

Riverview Apartments

Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus

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1836 North Star Rd, Unit G, Unit G

1340 King Ave, Unit 310

Reserves at Arlington
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1450 Slade Ave, Unit 103

Total Monthly Price
1348 Eastview Ave, Unit 1348 Eastview Apt A, Unit 1348 Eastview Apt A

Barrington Club Apartments

Edge at Arlington

Orleans

Somerset Square

The Commons At Olentangy

Runaway Bay Apartments

Meridian at Grandview

Island Club
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Addison Woods

639 Riverview Dr

Sawmill Park

The Quarry Apartments

Park Place

Sawmill Ridge

STERLING PLACE

4443 Mobile Dr

5058 Hibbs Dr

Fox and Hounds
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Upper Arlington, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Arlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Upper Arlington Studio Apartments | $1,185 | $715 | $2,030 |
| Cheap Upper Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $865 | $3,549 |
| Cheap Upper Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $960 | $8,435 |
| Cheap Upper Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,548 | $899 | $5,324 |
| Cheap Upper Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,776 | $730 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Upper Arlington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Upper Arlington, OH is a Studio unit found at Star King Apartments in the Tri-Village neighborhood priced from $715. Riverside Green Apartments in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Upper Arlington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Apartments | Studio A (Mid) | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Riverside Green Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| SK-1516 | 2nd Floor Studio A | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| The Canterbury | Aspen | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Heritage Apartments | Presidential Studio | Studio,1BA | $813 |
| Slate Run Apartments | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Riverview Place Apartments | 1BR - Riverview Place | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| 695 Riverview | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| University Village | The Nicklaus | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Olentangy Village | Village Studio | Studio,1BA | $879 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Arlington, OH
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Arlington area is the $0.97 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Mackenzie Place in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Upper Arlington apartment is the 2 bed Model at 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd starting at $1,650 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Tri-Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
| 1656-1662 Northwest Blvd | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Kingsdale Lofts | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| Dublin Park Rental Townhomes | Diamond Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| Addison Woods | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Altitude Columbus | D1 - 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| 1465 W 7th Ave, Unit B | 1465 W 7th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 792 Copeland Rd, Unit 792 | 792 Copeland Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 1347 Broadview Ave, Unit 1347 | 1347 Broadview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Park Place | 2083 Park Run | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Best Local Schools in Upper Arlington, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Arlington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Upper Arlington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Upper Arlington is at Star King Apartments listed at $715.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Arlington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Arlington Apartment is $850 at Slate Run Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper Arlington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper Arlington is starting from $999 at The Griff.
What is the most affordable Upper Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Upper Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Village and starts from $1,365.
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