Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (33 Rentals)

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Gateway, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gateway, OH

Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gateway, OH area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gateway Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available Gateway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Bexley Plaza priced from $770. Broadleigh Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bexley PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$770
Broadleigh LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$789
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$816
89 North Hampton Road89 North Hampton Road - D1BR,1BA$850
Eden at Bexley Crossing1 Bedroom with Walkthrough Kitchen1BR,1BA$899
Penny Lane MewsTownhome1BR,1BA$975
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$975
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,034
476 Taylor ApartmentsThe Beck - StudioStudio,1BA$1,048
Eden Park ApartmentsA1 Alum1BR,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, OH

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $1.08 price per square foot 1980 E 5th Ave Model at 1980 E 5th Ave in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,840. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the 468 N Ohio Ave Model at 468 N Ohio Ave starting at $1,725 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1980 E 5th Ave1980 E 5th Ave4BR,2BA$1.08
468 N Ohio Ave468 N Ohio Ave3BR,2BA$1.30
Broadleigh LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
Somerset Place ApartmentsDeluxe2BR,2BA$1.31
Penny Lane MewsTownhouse - Upgrade3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.98
Cassady North Apartments2 Bdrm/2 Bath-2nd FloorB2BR,2BA$1.48
Sunbury Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Eden at Bexley Crossing1 Bedroom with Stackable W/D Connection1BR,1BA$1.49
Bexley PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gateway, Columbus, OH

Ranked #206

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Gateway Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 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 Gateway Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gateway?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gateway is under $1,055.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway is Bexley Plaza which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $1,860.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gateway?

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 441 regular apartments in Gateway 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 Gateway?

Cheap apartments in Gateway have an average cost of $421 which is $1,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.

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