Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (13 Rentals)
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New Bridge Apartments

861 Kingsford Rd

Newbridge Commons
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1133 Farm Hurst Ct

3604 Farm Hurst Ln
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Columbus Studio Apartments | $790 | $790 | $790 |
West Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $675 | $2,536 |
West Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $775 | $3,031 |
West Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $1,399 | $3,268 |
West Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $1,679 | $1,879 |
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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. Newbridge Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable West Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Alpine Village | 1 X 2 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Newbridge Commons | 1 Bedroom 3rd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
New Bridge Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Reserve at Parkwick | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Columbus, OH
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Columbus area is the $1.43 price per square foot Newport Model at Avalon Oaks Apartments in the in the West Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value West Columbus apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1st Floor-Upgraded Model at Newbridge Commons starting at $1,030 with a $1.37 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avalon Oaks Apartments | Newport | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Newbridge Commons | 1 Bedroom 1st Floor-Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
The Retreat at Scioto Creek | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Collier Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Alkire Meadows | The Alum | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Reserve at Parkwick | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Alpine Village | 1 X 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
New Bridge Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Alkire Glen | Sacramento | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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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 $1,775.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Columbus?
Cheap apartments in West Columbus have an average cost of $155 which is $1,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Columbus.
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