Cheap Homes for Rent in the Highland Lakes: Oaks Neighborhood of Westerville, OH from $1,300 (7 Rentals)

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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 $1,072. Here are the most affordable Highland Lakes: Oaks apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forsythia CourtStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$935
TimbersThe MagnoliaStudio,1BA$1,072
Pierpont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Lakes: Oaks, OH

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Lakes: Oaks area is the $1.47 price per square foot The Eclipse Model at Polaris Place in the in the Highland Lakes: Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,051. The second greatest value Highland Lakes: Oaks apartment is the The Orion Model at The Vanguard of Polaris starting at $1,613 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Polaris PlaceThe Eclipse2BR,2.5BA$1.47
The Vanguard of PolarisThe Orion2BR,2.5BA$1.24
Park Club TownhomesThe Hemlock w/ Driveway2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Retreat at WindemereThe Imperial Garden Home2BR,2BA$1.39
The Avenue at Polaris ApartmentsThe Sunset 2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.51
Worthington GreenThe Brooksedge Renovated2BR,2BA$1.38
The Woods at Polaris Parkway Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-878 sqft1BR,1BA$1.60
Worthington RidgeOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Cedar TraceOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
SummerviewOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Lakes: Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Highland Lakes: Oaks?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Highland Lakes: Oaks, OH with pricing that ranges from $935 to $2,879. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highland Lakes: Oaks ranging from $1,300 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highland Lakes: Oaks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highland Lakes: Oaks ranges from $1,300 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,114.

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