Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (9 Rentals)
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2853 Chesfield Dr

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1045 Binns Blvd
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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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $675 | $2,298 |
West Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $775 | $2,755 |
West Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $1,399 | $1,925 |
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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Alpine Village | 1 X 2 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
New Bridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Newbridge Commons | 1 Bedroom 3rd Floor | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3501 Rocky Rd | 3501 Rocky Rd | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.38 |
1565 Tall Meadows Dr | 1565 Tall Meadows Dr | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
3024 Hauck Dr | 3024 Hauck Dr | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.48 |
Avalon Oaks Apartments | Cumberland | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
2802 Vanderberg Ave, Unit 2802 | 2802 Vanderberg Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Newbridge Commons | 1 Bedroom 1st Floor-Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
The Retreat at Scioto Creek | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Reserve at Parkwick | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Alpine Village | 1 X 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Best Local Schools in West Columbus, Columbus, OH
Franklin Heights High School
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Best Local Schools in West Columbus, Columbus, OH
Franklin Heights High School
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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
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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