
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (13 Rentals)
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1997-1999-1999 W Broad St

147-149-149 S Wayne Ave

Newly Renovated Apartment Building

323 S Ogden Ave

Wildwood Village Apartments

73 S Terrace Ave

549-551-551 S Eureka Ave
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Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Hilltop?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Hilltop Studio Apartments | $1,438 | $1,218 | $1,866 |
Central Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $800 | $5,797 |
Central Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $900 | $4,445 |
Central Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $900 | $4,637 |
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Cheapest Available Central Hilltop Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Hilltop area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Newly Renovated Apartment Building priced from $944. Alkire Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,118. Here are the most affordable Central Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Newly Renovated Apartment Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
Alkire Glen | Sacramento | 1BR,1BA | $1,118 |
Wildwood Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,162 |
Makley Place Apartments | The Pint | Studio,1BA | $1,218 |
Arlington Court | 1305M | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Hilltop, OH
As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Hilltop area is the $1.13 price per square foot 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 Model at Fireproof in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Central Hilltop apartment is the Ewing Renovated Model at Harrison Park Apartments starting at $2,640 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fireproof | 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Harrison Park Apartments | Ewing Renovated | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.29 |
48-50 N Ogden Ave, Unit 48 | 48-50 N Ogden Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Wildwood Village Apartments | 3 Bedroom Flat | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
Arlington Court | Furnished Option | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
600 Goodale | The Lennon | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Steel House | C | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Alkire Glen | Sacramento | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Newly Renovated Apartment Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Tribeca | Park Row 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Hilltop, Columbus, OH
Ranked #206
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Central Hilltop Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Hilltop Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Hilltop?
The cheapest apartment in Central Hilltop is Newly Renovated Apartment Building which is listed at $944, while the average apartment in Central Hilltop costs $1,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Hilltop?
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 5 regular apartments in Central Hilltop 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 Central Hilltop?
Cheap apartments in Central Hilltop have an average cost of $357 which is $1,093 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Hilltop.
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