Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Wildberry Apartments
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Wildberry Apartments

1165 Demorest RdColumbus, OH 43204
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3640 Eakin Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3640 Eakin Rd

3640 Eakin RdColumbus, OH 43204
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Wildberry Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wildberry Apartments

1160 Farmhurst CtColumbus, OH 43204
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Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Columbus and the best places to live with original content written by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham

West Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Alpine Village priced from $675. New Bridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable West Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$675
New Bridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Newbridge Commons1 Bedroom 3rd Floor1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Columbus, OH

As of April 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Columbus area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3501 Rocky Rd Model at 3501 Rocky Rd in the in the West Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,115. The second greatest value West Columbus apartment is the 1565 Tall Meadows Dr Model at 1565 Tall Meadows Dr starting at $1,995 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the West Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3501 Rocky Rd3501 Rocky Rd3BR,2.5BA$1.38
1565 Tall Meadows Dr1565 Tall Meadows Dr3BR,1.5BA$1.41
3024 Hauck Dr3024 Hauck Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.48
Avalon Oaks ApartmentsCumberland1BR,1BA$1.35
2802 Vanderberg Ave, Unit 28022802 Vanderberg Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
Newbridge Commons1 Bedroom 1st Floor-Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.37
The Retreat at Scioto Creek1 BR1BR,1BA$1.49
Reserve at ParkwickOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.59
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$1.04
Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59

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West Columbus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #194

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Columbus Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in West Columbus is Alpine Village which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in West Columbus costs $1,679.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Columbus?

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 1 regular apartments in West Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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