
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (194 Rentals)
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Star King Apartments

800 Harrisburg Pike

2895 Sullivant Ave, Unit 2

37 Avondale Ave

1360 Highland St, Unit Apt E

Garden Heights Apartments

Grandview Area
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64.5 S Hague Ave

King Avenue

85 Stevens Ave

Woodbury Garden Homes

1342 W State St

1518 Worthington St

The Gaetz

1997-1999-1999 W Broad St

147-149-149 S Wayne Ave

1350 King Ave

442 S Yale Ave

416 S Yale Ave

The Day Companies - Short North

248 1/2 W 5th Ave

Newly Renovated Apartment Building

329 W 8th Ave

1462-1464 Neil Ave

Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenue

250 1/2 W 5th Ave

2818-2820-2820 Vanderberg Ave

70 W 8th Ave

285 Wrexham Ave

75 W 8th Ave

834 Whitethorne Ave

Arena Crossing

303 Front Street

398 S Chase Ave

726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B

1208 Summit St

1208.5 Summit St

1344 Courtland Ave

Runaway Bay Apartments

Dublin Plaza

35 Euclid Ave
North Franklinton, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Franklinton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Franklinton Studio Apartments | $1,321 | $715 | $2,340 |
North Franklinton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $599 | $6,137 |
North Franklinton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $446 | $5,715 |
North Franklinton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $900 | $4,776 |
North Franklinton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,898 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
North Franklinton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $799 | $5,800 |
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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. Star King Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable North Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wheatland Crossing I | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $446 |
Star King Apartments | Studio A (Mid) | Studio,1BA | $715 |
SK-1516 | 1st Floor Studio A | Studio,1BA | $745 |
Holiday House Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $749 |
Charwalde | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Starling Yard | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Garden Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Gordon House | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Building D at Gravity - Residential (new) | Entire 501 | 5BR,4BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Franklinton, OH
As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Franklinton area is the $1.11 price per square foot 1163 Michigan Ave Model at 1163 Michigan Ave, Unit 1163 Michigan Ave in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value North Franklinton apartment is the One Bed Model at One Short North starting at $1,000 with a $0.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1163 Michigan Ave, Unit 1163 Michigan Ave | 1163 Michigan Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
One Short North | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.67 |
Fireproof | 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Starling Yard | 3 bdr | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
48-50 N Ogden Ave, Unit 48 | 48-50 N Ogden Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B | 726 N High St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Wheatland Crossing II | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Charwalde | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Gordon House | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Wheatland Crossing I | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Franklinton, Columbus, OH
Ranked #13
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in North Franklinton, Columbus, OH
Grandview Heights High School
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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 $820.
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 $12,180.
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 35 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 $601 which is $11,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Franklinton.
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