Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Hilltop Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (11 Rentals)

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2021-2025 W Broad St
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2021-2025 W Broad St

2021-2025 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43223
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North Sylvan Apartments
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North Sylvan Apartments

58-78 N Sylvan AveColumbus, OH 43204
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Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Columbus and the best places to live with original content written by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

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2085 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43223
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North Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Hilltop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Hilltop area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Wheatland Crossing I priced from $446. Newly Renovated Apartment Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $944. Here are the most affordable North Hilltop apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wheatland Crossing ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$446
Newly Renovated Apartment Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$944
Alkire GlenSacramento1BR,1BA$1,110
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,148
Wildwood Village Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,162

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Hilltop, OH

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Hilltop area is the $2.29 price per square foot Ewing Renovated Model at Harrison Park Apartments in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,640. The second greatest value North Hilltop apartment is the The Meier Model at 600 Goodale starting at $2,160 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harrison Park ApartmentsEwing Renovated2BR,2.5BA$2.29
600 GoodaleThe Meier2BR,2BA$2.02
48-50 N Ogden Ave, Unit 4848-50 N Ogden Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
Wheatland Crossing II2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.25
Wildwood Village Apartments3 Bedroom Flat3BR,1.5BA$1.60
TribecaGreenwhich1BR,1BA$1.96
Wheatland Crossing IOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Alkire GlenSacramento1BR,1BA$1.71
Gateway Lofts ColumbusThe 6001BR,1BA$2.27
Newly Renovated Apartment Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Ranked #203

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the North Hilltop Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Hilltop Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Hilltop?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Hilltop is under $1,607.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Hilltop is Wheatland Crossing I which is listed at $521, while the average apartment in North Hilltop costs $1,622.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 132 regular apartments in North 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 North Hilltop?

Cheap apartments in North Hilltop have an average cost of $449 which is $1,173 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Hilltop.

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