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

Gahanna Crossing Apartments

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The Residences at Town Center

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Gahanna, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gahanna?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gahanna Studio Apartments | $2,369 | $2,369 | $2,369 |
Gahanna 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $823 | $3,244 |
Gahanna 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $929 | $3,240 |
Gahanna 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $1,292 | $4,530 |
Gahanna 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $2,725 | $3,520 |
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Cheapest Available Gahanna Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gahanna area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Gahanna Crossing Apartments priced from $830. The Residences at Town Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Gahanna apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gahanna Crossing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
The Residences at Town Center | Nottingham | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Penny Lane Mews | Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
The Residence at Christopher Wren Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
The Elms Apartments | The Hickory | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gahanna, OH
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gahanna area is the $1.48 price per square foot B2 Renovated Model at The Residence at Christopher Wren Apartments in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,889. The second greatest value Gahanna apartment is the Two Bed, Two Bath A Model at Residences of Gahanna starting at $1,740 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the North East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gahanna apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Residence at Christopher Wren Apartments | B2 Renovated | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.48 |
Residences of Gahanna | Two Bed, Two Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
The Village at Appian Way | 2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Somerset Place Apartments | Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Rocky Creek Townhouse Apartments | 2 Bed TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
The Elms Apartments | The Hickory | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Wendler Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Penny Lane Mews | Garden - Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Clifton Park Apartment Homes | One Bedroom -720 Sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Gahanna Crossing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Best Local Schools in Gahanna, Columbus, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gahanna Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gahanna?
The cheapest apartment in Gahanna is Gahanna Crossing Apartments which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Gahanna costs $3,122.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gahanna?
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 6 regular apartments in Gahanna 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 Gahanna?
Cheap apartments in Gahanna have an average cost of $146 which is $2,976 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gahanna.
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