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

2854 Joyce Ave

Gateway Apartments

1576-1578-1578 Minnesota Ave

120 N Hampton Rd

2767 Wedge St

Eden at Bexley Crossing

2897 E 9th Ave
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2892 E 11th Ave

2060 Joyce Ave

378 N Roosevelt Ave

1865 Agler Rd

2700 Fern Ave

68 N Hampton Rd

476 Taylor Apartments

Sunbury Square Apartments

369 N Roosevelt Ave

849-855-855 Wellington Blvd

849 Wellington Blvd

Eden Park Apartments

Cassady North Apartments

Crosspoint Apartments

The Residences at Town Center

Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments

Olde Towne
Gateway, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gateway?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gateway Studio Apartments | $1,048 | $1,048 | $1,048 |
Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,181 | $750 | $2,075 |
Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $815 | $2,355 |
Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,199 | $3,205 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gateway, OH
Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bexley Plaza | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
Broadleigh Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
Gateway Apartments | Gateway 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $816 |
89 North Hampton Road | 89 North Hampton Road - D | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Eden at Bexley Crossing | 1 Bedroom with Walkthrough Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Penny Lane Mews | Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Northern Court Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
476 Taylor Apartments | The Beck - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,048 |
Eden Park Apartments | A1 Alum | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1980 E 5th Ave | 1980 E 5th Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.08 |
468 N Ohio Ave | 468 N Ohio Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Broadleigh Lofts | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Somerset Place Apartments | Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Penny Lane Mews | Townhouse - Upgrade | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
Northern Court Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Cassady North Apartments | 2 Bdrm/2 Bath-2nd FloorB | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Sunbury Square Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Eden at Bexley Crossing | 1 Bedroom with Stackable W/D Connection | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Bexley Plaza | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGateway, Columbus, OH
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Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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