
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polaris Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (42 Rentals)
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Polaris, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Polaris?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Polaris Studio Apartments | $1,170 | $891 | $2,018 |
Polaris 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $1,036 | $2,573 |
Polaris 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $1,275 | $2,925 |
Polaris 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $1,690 | $3,790 |
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Cheapest Available Polaris Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Polaris area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Springburne at Polaris Apartments priced from $891. Polaris Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,009. Here are the most affordable Polaris apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Springburne at Polaris Apartments | Derby Renovated - Studio | Studio,1BA | $891 |
Polaris Crossing | pcstudio | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
The Flats at Polaris | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Forsythia Court | One Bedroom Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Pierpont Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
Stafford House | Dartford | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
Monroe House | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
Lakeside at the Sanctuary | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
Northpark Place | One Bed, One Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Mirada Apartments | Prism | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polaris, OH
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polaris area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Olentangy Reserve in Olentangy School District in the in the Wilshire neighborhood starting from $2,827. The second greatest value Polaris apartment is the Manchester 2 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,000 sq ft wit... Model at Polaris area Townhomes starting at $2,495 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the North East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polaris apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Olentangy Reserve in Olentangy School District | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
Polaris area Townhomes | Manchester 2 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,000 sq ft wit... | 2BR,3BA | $1.25 |
Enclave Village | 3-BR Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
Stratford Chase | Platinum Renovation | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
Park Club Apartments | The Dogwood | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.27 |
Fieldstone Trace | TWO BEDROOM | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.27 |
The Vanguard of Polaris | The Gemini | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
Worthington Meadows | Willow | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
Summerview | Two Bed, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Lakeside at the Sanctuary | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePolaris, Columbus, OH
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Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Polaris, Columbus, OH
Worthington Park Elementary School
Olentangy Orange Middle School
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Best Local Schools in Polaris, Columbus, OH
Worthington Park Elementary School
Olentangy Orange Middle School
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Getting Around the Polaris Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
21 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polaris Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Polaris?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Polaris is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Polaris?
The cheapest apartment in Polaris is The Flats at Polaris which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in Polaris costs $2,290.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Polaris?
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 154 regular apartments in Polaris 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 Polaris?
Cheap apartments in Polaris have an average cost of $245 which is $2,045 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polaris.
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