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

64.5 S Hague Ave

1997-1999-1999 W Broad St

Newly Renovated Apartment Building

268 Powell Cir

2614 W Broad St
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North Hilltop, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Hilltop?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Hilltop Studio Apartments | $1,411 | $1,195 | $2,139 |
North Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $599 | $2,396 |
North Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $446 | $4,169 |
North Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $1,200 | $3,339 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wheatland Crossing I | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $446 |
Newly Renovated Apartment Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
Alkire Glen | Sacramento | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
Wheatland Crossing II | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,148 |
Wildwood Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harrison Park Apartments | Ewing Renovated | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.29 |
600 Goodale | The Meier | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
48-50 N Ogden Ave, Unit 48 | 48-50 N Ogden Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Wheatland Crossing II | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Wildwood Village Apartments | 3 Bedroom Flat | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
Tribeca | Greenwhich | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Wheatland Crossing I | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
Alkire Glen | Sacramento | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Gateway Lofts Columbus | The 600 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Newly Renovated Apartment Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Hilltop, Columbus, OH
Ranked #203
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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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