
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cranbrook Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (55 Rentals)
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207 E Lane Ave

Clintonville Commons

Heritage Apartments

Olentangy Village

Riverview Square

Royal Neil Apartments

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Colony Club Apartments

1836 North Star Rd, Unit B

Stadium View Apartments

Riverview Apartments

611 Riverview Dr

The Anna
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2357 N High St

Reserves at Arlington

The Urban - Student Housing

Rambler Columbus

Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus
Cranbrook, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cranbrook?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cranbrook Studio Apartments | $1,106 | $760 | $2,795 |
Cranbrook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $775 | $3,347 |
Cranbrook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $860 | $5,401 |
Cranbrook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $800 | $7,650 |
Cranbrook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $585 | $2,695 |
Cranbrook 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,112 | $2,400 | $8,550 |
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Cheapest Available Cranbrook Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cranbrook area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Clintonville Commons priced from $810. Heritage Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $813. Here are the most affordable Cranbrook apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Clintonville Commons | Studio 2nd Floor | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Heritage Apartments | Presidential Studio | Studio,1BA | $813 |
Riverview Square | Upgraded unit | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Riverview Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
Riverwatch Towers | Huron 2 - Furnished | Studio,1BA | $865 |
Stadium View Apartments | The Buckeye | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Riverview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Reserves at Arlington | A1 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus | Riverview Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cranbrook, OH
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cranbrook area is the $1.23 price per square foot The Falcon Model at Olentangy Village in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,784. The second greatest value Cranbrook apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Kingsdale Lofts starting at $1,800 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the West Olentangy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cranbrook apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Olentangy Village | The Falcon | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Kingsdale Lofts | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.24 |
Chittenden Ave 34 UL | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Wilson Place | Wilson | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
1770 North Star Rd, Unit 1770 North Star Unit B | 1770 North Star Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
The Canterbury | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Reserves at Arlington | A1 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Riverview Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
1836 North Star Rd, Unit B | 1836 North Star Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Riverview Square | Upgraded unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCranbrook, Columbus, OH
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Cranbrook, Columbus, OH
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Getting Around the Cranbrook Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cranbrook Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cranbrook?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cranbrook is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cranbrook?
The cheapest apartment in Cranbrook is Riverview Square which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Cranbrook costs $6,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cranbrook?
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 21 regular apartments in Cranbrook 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 Cranbrook?
Cheap apartments in Cranbrook have an average cost of $435 which is $6,065 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cranbrook.
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