Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Polaris Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $900 (46 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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160 High TidesColumbus, OH 43235
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149 Sanctuary Village DrColumbus, OH 43235
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401 Lazelle RdWesterville, OH 43081
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601 W Main StWesterville, OH 43081
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850 Polaris Grand DrLewis Center, OH 43035
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Polaris, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Polaris Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Polaris area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Polaris Crossing priced from $900. Remington Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Polaris apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Polaris Crossingpc1x11BR,1BA$900
Remington WoodsThe York1BR,1BA$999
Forsythia CourtOne Bedroom Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,090
Pierpont Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,139
Monroe HouseOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,140
Mirada ApartmentsPrismStudio,1BA$1,140
Springburne at Polaris ApartmentsBrighton Renovated - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,148
The View at PolarisThe Aquila1BR,1BA$1,178
The Avenue at Polaris ApartmentsThe Park 1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,181
801 PolarisDylan1BR,1BA$1,204

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polaris, OH

As of April 18, 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 3-BR Townhome Model at Enclave Village starting at $2,365 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polaris apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Olentangy Reserve in Olentangy School District3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Enclave Village3-BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.42
The Ravines at WestarThe Evagraven - 2-BR Townhome End2BR,2.5BA$1.46
The Vanguard of PolarisThe Gemini2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Park Club ApartmentsThe Hemlock2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Fieldstone TraceTWO BEDROOM2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Stratford ChasePlatinum Renovation2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Worthington GreenThe Olentangy Renovated2BR,1BA$1.25
Stonehedge2-BR Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Worthington MeadowsWillow2BR,1.5BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Polaris, Columbus, OH

Ranked #46

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 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 $1,204.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Polaris?

The cheapest apartment in Polaris is Polaris Crossing which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Polaris costs $2,470.

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 12 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 $114 which is $2,356 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polaris.

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