
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Olentangy Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (16 Rentals)
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Westmont at the Lane
West Olentangy, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Olentangy?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Olentangy Studio Apartments | $986 | $760 | $1,419 |
West Olentangy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $865 | $2,150 |
West Olentangy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $910 | $3,267 |
West Olentangy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $865 | $3,287 |
West Olentangy 4 Bedroom Apartments | $661 | $661 | $661 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Olentangy, OH
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the West Olentangy, OH area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West Olentangy Apartments for rent:
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Cheapest Available West Olentangy Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Olentangy area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Place Apartments priced from $865. Heritage Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $878. Here are the most affordable West Olentangy apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Riverview Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
Heritage Apartments | Independence Studio | Studio,1BA | $878 |
Riverview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Riverview Apartments Located Near OSU Campus | Riverview Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Canterbury | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Olentangy, OH
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Olentangy area is the $2.03 price per square foot The Waltham Model at Westmont at the Lane in the in the West Olentangy neighborhood starting from $3,091. The second greatest value West Olentangy apartment is the The Falcon Model at Olentangy Village starting at $1,784 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the North Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Olentangy apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Westmont at the Lane | The Waltham | 3BR,3BA | $2.03 |
Olentangy Village | The Falcon | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
The Kingston | The King | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Lane Lofts | Tressel | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
The Lane | The Oxford | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
The Canterbury | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
The City | Easton | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
Riverview Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Riverview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Heritage Apartments | North Star Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Olentangy Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Olentangy?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Olentangy is under $1,784.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Olentangy?
The cheapest apartment in West Olentangy is Riverview Place Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in West Olentangy costs $2,141.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Olentangy?
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 140 regular apartments in West Olentangy 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 Olentangy?
Cheap apartments in West Olentangy have an average cost of $460 which is $1,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Olentangy.
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