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

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

High cross

160 High TidesColumbus, OH 43235
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Slate Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Slate Hill

521-656 Slate Hill DrColumbus, OH 43085
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Westerville Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westerville Commons

601 W Main StWesterville, OH 43081
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Monroe House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe House

401 Lazelle RdWesterville, OH 43081
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Grand at Polaris
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grand at Polaris

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springburne at Polaris ApartmentsDerby Renovated - StudioStudio,1BA$891
Polaris CrossingpcstudioStudio,1BA$1,009
The Flats at Polaris1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,049
Forsythia CourtOne Bedroom Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,090
Pierpont Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,139
Stafford HouseDartford1BR,1BA$1,140
Monroe HouseOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,155
Lakeside at the SanctuaryAspen1BR,1BA$1,180
Northpark PlaceOne Bed, One Bath B1BR,1BA$1,195
Mirada ApartmentsPrismStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Olentangy Reserve in Olentangy School District3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Polaris area TownhomesManchester 2 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,000 sq ft wit...2BR,3BA$1.25
Enclave Village3-BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Stratford ChasePlatinum Renovation2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Park Club ApartmentsThe Dogwood2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Fieldstone TraceTWO BEDROOM2BR,2.5BA$1.27
The Vanguard of PolarisThe Gemini2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Worthington MeadowsWillow2BR,1.5BA$1.33
SummerviewTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Lakeside at the SanctuaryAspen1BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Polaris, Columbus, OH

Ranked #56

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?

  • 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 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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