Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (12 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
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$675
Newbridge Commons1 Bedroom 3rd Floor1BR,1BA$890
Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$999
The Retreat at Scioto Creek1 BR1BR,1BA$1,046
Alkire GlenSacramento1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon Oaks ApartmentsNewport2BR,2BA$1.48
Redwood Grove CityDriftwood2BR,2BA$1.60
Collier Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - 12BR,1BA$1.58
Newbridge Commons1 Bedroom 1st Floor-Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.37
The Retreat at Scioto Creek1 BR1BR,1BA$1.49
Alpine Village1 X 21BR,1BA$1.04
Alkire GlenSacramento1BR,1BA$1.73
Ashton Pines Apartments & Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Columbus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #208

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

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2.5
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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.

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