
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Olentangy Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (16 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the West Olentangy area of Columbus.


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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 | $1,008 | $760 | $1,360 |
West Olentangy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $845 | $2,531 |
West Olentangy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $860 | $3,542 |
West Olentangy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $800 | $3,354 |
West Olentangy 4 Bedroom Apartments | $615 | $585 | $625 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Olentangy Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 Studio unit found at Heritage Apartments priced from $813. Olentangy Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $829. 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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Heritage Apartments | Presidential Studio | Studio,1BA | $813 |
Olentangy Village | Village Studio | Studio,1BA | $829 |
Riverview Square | Upgraded unit | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Riverview Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
Riverview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Olentangy, OH
As of May 02, 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 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Kingsdale Lofts starting at $1,800 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the West Olentangy 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 |
Kingsdale Lofts | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.24 |
Lane Lofts | Northam | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
The Lane | The Savile | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
The Canterbury | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Olentangy Village | The Sandpiper | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Riverview Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
The Kingston | The Matthews | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Riverview Square | Upgraded unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Riverview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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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 $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Olentangy?
The cheapest apartment in West Olentangy is Riverview Square which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in West Olentangy costs $1,910.
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 12 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 $458 which is $1,452 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Olentangy.
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