Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (12 Rentals)
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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 | $1,362 | $675 | $2,396 |
West Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,643 | $775 | $3,293 |
West Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $1,299 | $1,925 |
West Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $1,629 | $1,829 |
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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 |
Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
The Retreat at Scioto Creek | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,046 |
Alkire Glen | Sacramento | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Columbus, OH
As of March 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Columbus area is the $1.48 price per square foot Newport Model at Avalon Oaks Apartments in the in the West Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value West Columbus apartment is the Driftwood Model at Redwood Grove City starting at $1,798 with a $1.60 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 | $1.48 |
Redwood Grove City | Driftwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
Collier Park Apartments | Two Bedroom - 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Newbridge Commons | 1 Bedroom 1st Floor-Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
The Retreat at Scioto Creek | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Alpine Village | 1 X 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Alkire Glen | Sacramento | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Columbus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Columbus Apartment is $675 at Alpine Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Columbus is starting from $775 at Alpine Village.
What is the most affordable West Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes and starts from $1,299.
Expert Rental Resources
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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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting
Written by: Trey Huguley
When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.