
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northeast Columbus Neighborhood of Westerville, OH from $400 (162 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Northeast Columbus area of Westerville.


Forsythia Court

Timbers

Lake Forest Apartments

The Flats at Polaris

Enclave at Albany Park

The Residences at Riverpointe Place

The Hideaway

Fairway Lakes

The Cove at Cooper Lakes
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Pierpont Apartments

The Woods at Perry Lane

Charring Cross

St. Andrews and The Villas at Little Turtle

868-892 S Spring Rd Apartments

Westerville Commons

S. Spring Road Apartments at Westerville

York Terrace North

Abbey Lane

Essington Village
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Trinity Square Apartments

Springwood

Coves at Columbus on Cleveland

Sherbrook

Clear Point Gardens

Village Court Apartments

Victoria Village

Annhurst (OH)

Woodlake Village Apartments

2846 Joyce Ave, Unit APT C
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The Brookeville

Maple Ridge Apartments

Villa Nova Apartments (South)

Tamarack Arms Apartments

Forest Edge Apartments

Parkside at Maple Canyon

1500 E 25th Ave

The Trails at Arbor Court

Thornapple

Gahanna Crossing Apartments
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Newcastle Townhomes

Pointe at Northern Woods

Coves at Columbus on Karl

Eden of Easton Apartments

Shiloh Crossings Apartments

2162 Fitzroy Dr

1952 Oakland Park Ave, Unit C

Summerwynd Apartments

Wake Robin Apartments

Central Square Apartments
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Outer Northeast Columbus, Westerville, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Northeast Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Northeast Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,070 | $729 | $2,819 |
| Outer Northeast Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $650 | $3,497 |
| Outer Northeast Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $695 | $5,874 |
| Outer Northeast Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $975 | $5,314 |
| Outer Northeast Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $2,094 | $2,499 |
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There are currently 162 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Northeast Columbus Neighborhood of Westerville, OH.
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Cheapest Available Outer Northeast Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Northeast Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Abbey Lane priced from $715. Coves at Columbus on Cleveland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Outer Northeast Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Lane | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Coves at Columbus on Cleveland | 3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-105 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Sherbrook | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Village Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom at Village Court Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Annhurst (OH) | Studio One Bath Standard | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Victoria Village | 1 Bedroom Apartment in Prime Location in Columbus | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Harvest Grove | Studio 1 bath Reno | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| The Brookeville | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $819 |
| Maple Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed Garden | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Winthrop Court | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $835 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northeast Columbus, OH
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Northeast Columbus area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome - Renovated Model at Northgate on Sharon in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Outer Northeast Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Sharon Green Townhomes starting at $1,237 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the North East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Northeast Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate on Sharon | 2 Bedroom Townhome - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Sharon Green Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Maple Valley Apartments | Water/Sewer/Trash Included | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| 2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D | 2765 Cleveland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Oakland Park Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Hyde Park Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Summerwynd Apartments | Upstairs unit w/ balcony) | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Essington Village | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Coves at Columbus on Cleveland | 3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-105 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Abbey Lane | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Northeast Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Northeast Columbus?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Northeast Columbus is at Sherbrook listed at $779.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Northeast Columbus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Northeast Columbus Apartment is $715 at Abbey Lane.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Northeast Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Northeast Columbus is starting from $815 at Abbey Lane.
What is the most affordable Outer Northeast Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Outer Northeast Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Trails at Arbor Court and starts from $1,156.
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