
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (23 Rentals)
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Riverwatch Towers

Heritage Apartments

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Star King Apartments

1836 North Star Rd, Unit B

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West Campus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Campus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Campus Studio Apartments | $1,067 | $715 | $1,594 |
West Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $850 | $3,038 |
West Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $860 | $3,400 |
West Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $800 | $4,227 |
West Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,078 | $585 | $3,359 |
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Cheapest Available West Campus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Campus area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Star King Apartments priced from $715. SK-1516 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable West Campus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Star King Apartments | Studio A (Mid) | Studio,1BA | $715 |
SK-1516 | 3rd Floor Studio A | Studio,1BA | $765 |
Riverwatch Towers | Huron 2 - Furnished | Studio,1BA | $865 |
Heritage Apartments | Independence Studio | Studio,1BA | $878 |
SK-1450 | SM 1BR/1BA (1st fl) | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus, OH
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Campus area is the $2.07 price per square foot Scarlet Model at Lane Lofts in the in the West Olentangy neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value West Campus apartment is the 1BRCH-B Model at Grandview Village Apartments starting at $1,475 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Tri-Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Campus apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lane Lofts | Scarlet | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
Grandview Village Apartments | 1BRCH-B | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Peake Apartments | Martin | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
1836 North Star Rd, Unit B | 1836 North Star Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Grant Park | The Riverside | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Stadium View Apartments | The Buckeye | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Somerset Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
SK-1450 | SM 1BR/1BA (3rd fl) | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
SK-1516 | 3rd Floor Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
Star King Apartments | Studio A (Mid) | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Campus, Columbus, OH
Ranked #123
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West Campus Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Campus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Campus?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Campus is at Star King Apartments listed at $715.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Campus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Campus Apartment is $900 at SK-1450.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Campus Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Campus is starting from $1,123 at Heritage Apartments.
What is the most affordable West Campus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Campus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Heritage Apartments and starts from $1,689.
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