
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Lakes: Oaks Neighborhood of Westerville, OH from $800 (32 Rentals)
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Ashton Village Apartments LLC

23 Groton Dr
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The Vanguard of Polaris

Park Club Townhomes

Polaris Crossing

Westerville Commons

41 University St
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Provenance at Polaris

Worthington Ridge

Polaris Place

Grand at Polaris

The Edge at Polaris

The Polaris Community
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Highland Lakes: Oaks, Westerville, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Lakes: Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Lakes: Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,275 | $850 | $2,879 |
| Highland Lakes: Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $1,090 | $1,808 |
| Highland Lakes: Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,299 | $2,505 |
| Highland Lakes: Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $2,032 | $2,950 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Lakes: Oaks Neighborhood of Westerville, OH.
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Cheapest Available Highland Lakes: Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Lakes: Oaks area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Forsythia Court priced from $935. Timbers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,133. Here are the most affordable Highland Lakes: Oaks apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsythia Court | Studio Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Timbers | The Magnolia | Studio,1BA | $1,133 |
| Pierpont Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| The Galaxy at Polaris | The Mercury | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Kenyon Square Apartments | SUITE H | 1BR,1BA | $1,202 |
| Cedar Trace | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Worthington Ridge | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| Northpark Place | One Bed, One Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Pointe at Polaris | The Lazelle II | Studio,1BA | $1,312 |
| Polaris Crossing | pc2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,346 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Lakes: Oaks, OH
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Lakes: Oaks area is the $1.35 price per square foot The Hemlock w/ Driveway Model at Park Club Townhomes in the in the Highland Lakes: Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Highland Lakes: Oaks apartment is the The Orion Model at The Vanguard of Polaris starting at $1,611 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Highland Lakes: Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Lakes: Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Club Townhomes | The Hemlock w/ Driveway | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
| The Vanguard of Polaris | The Orion | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.24 |
| The Gardens at Polaris Apartments | B1 (Babys Breath no garage) | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Retreat at Windemere | The Imperial Garden Home | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Avenue at Polaris Apartments | The Sunset 2 BR 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Worthington Green | The Brooksedge Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Polaris Place | The Meridian | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| The Woods at Polaris Parkway Apartment Homes | One Bedroom-878 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Cedar Trace | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Worthington Ridge | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Lakes: Oaks Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highland Lakes: Oaks?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highland Lakes: Oaks is at Forsythia Court listed at $935.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Lakes: Oaks Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Lakes: Oaks Apartment is $1,090 at Forsythia Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highland Lakes: Oaks Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland Lakes: Oaks is starting from $1,299 at Pierpont Apartments.
What is the most affordable Highland Lakes: Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Highland Lakes: Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Provenance at Polaris and starts from $2,381.
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