Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (39 Rentals)

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800 Brown Rd
Studio Apartments

800 Brown Rd

800 Brown RdColumbus, OH 43223
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Brooksedge Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooksedge Townhomes

1025 Brooks End CtColumbus, OH 43204
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Scioto Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scioto Townhomes

755 Canonby PlColumbus, OH 43223
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Monarch Greene
4 Bedroom Apartments

Monarch Greene

1577 Richmond RdColumbus, OH 43223
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Creeksedge Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Creeksedge Village

2280 Hardy Parkway StGrove City, OH 43123
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Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hilltop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Apple Run Apartments priced from $739. New Bridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apple Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$739
New Bridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Woodbury Garden Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff2x12BR,1BA$875
Columbus Renaissance Housing I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Park Place ApartmentsMOVE IN TODAY !!!! Beautiful One Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,000
Jaeger SquareMarinStudio,1BA$1,019
LC RiverSouthS1 - MTNStudio,1BA$1,025
One at the PenninsulaS1-3-80Studio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, OH

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.76 price per square foot Jaeger Model at Brewers Yard in the in the Olde Towne East neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the B Model at Liberty Place Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brewers YardJaeger1BR,1BA$1.76
Liberty Place ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1.81
Collier Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Columbus Renaissance Housing I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Park Place ApartmentsMOVE IN TODAY !!!! Beautiful One Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.47
Sterling Park ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.86
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff2x1b2BR,1BA$1.58
Woodbury Garden Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.45
74 W Moler St, Unit E74 W Moler St1BR,1BA$1.79
New Bridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.89

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Hilltop, Columbus, OH

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hilltop?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hilltop is under $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?

The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is Woodbury Garden Homes which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Hilltop costs $1,935.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 4 regular apartments in 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 Hilltop?

Cheap apartments in Hilltop have an average cost of $138 which is $1,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.

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