Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (191 Rentals)

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North Franklinton, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Franklinton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Franklinton area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Wheatland Crossing I priced from $446. Wheatland Crossing II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $450. Here are the most affordable North Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wheatland Crossing ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$446
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$450
Star King ApartmentsStudio A (Mid)Studio,1BA$715
SK-15163rd Floor Studio AStudio,1BA$765
Charwalde1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Building D at Gravity - Residential (new)Entire 5015BR,4BA$820
Woodbury Garden Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Franklinton, OH

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Franklinton area is the $0.80 price per square foot One Bed Model at One Short North in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value North Franklinton apartment is the 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 Model at Fireproof starting at $1,495 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Franklinton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.80
Fireproof200 / 300 / 400 / 5001BR,1.5BA$1.13
241 S Ogden Ave, Unit 241 S Ogden Ave241 S Ogden Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.00
775 Campbell Ave, Unit 775775 Campbell Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.49
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.08
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Charwalde1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Franklinton, Columbus, OH

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the North Franklinton Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 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 North Franklinton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Franklinton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Franklinton is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Franklinton?

The cheapest apartment in North Franklinton is Wheatland Crossing I which is listed at $521, while the average apartment in North Franklinton costs $14,790.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Franklinton?

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 51 regular apartments in North Franklinton 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 North Franklinton?

Cheap apartments in North Franklinton have an average cost of $505 which is $14,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Franklinton.

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