Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Airport Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Yearling Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Yearling Plaza

151 S Yearling RdColumbus, OH 43213
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Eastway Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastway Village

4237 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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Sterling Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

3145-3235 Sterling LnColumbus, OH 43219

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80 Shull Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Shull Ave

80 Shull AveGahanna, OH 43230

Airport, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Airport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Airport area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Bel Air Court priced from $778. Broadleigh Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Airport apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bel Air CourtStandard One Bedroom (SN4M)1BR,1BA$778
Broadleigh LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$789
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$805
WoodlandsOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$822
Gahanna Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Airport, OH

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Airport area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Traditions at Creekview in the in the East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Airport apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Broadleigh Lofts starting at $1,498 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the North East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Airport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Traditions at Creekview2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.33
Broadleigh LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
Townhomes at FairwaysColony Diamond Renovation2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Somerset Place ApartmentsDeluxe2BR,2BA$1.31
Crosspoint Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.39
Townhomes at Bexley2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Penny Lane MewsGarden - Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.26
The Residences at Edgewater Place1 Bedroom E2 story bldg.1BR,1BA$1.30
Gahanna Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Airport, Columbus, OH

Ranked #125

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Airport, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Airport Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Airport Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Airport?

The cheapest apartment in Airport is Bel Air Court which is listed at $778, while the average apartment in Airport costs $1,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Airport?

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 23 regular apartments in Airport 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 Airport?

Cheap apartments in Airport have an average cost of $367 which is $1,432 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Airport.

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