
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, OH from $300 (1,278 Rentals)
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Wheatland Crossing I

Cornerstone Crossing

160 N Sylvan Ave

Franklin Park Apartments

Townley Court Apartments

York Terrace North

Winchester Oaks
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Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes

Broad Meadows Manor

Gardenview Flats

The Flats on Kimberly

Essington Village

Star King Apartments

Villages at Eden Crossing

Amesbury

Trinity Square Apartments

Maple Ridge Apartments

Bel Air Court

Apple Run Apartments

Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes

ReVi Columbus North

1615 N 4th St

120 N Hampton Rd

Coves at Columbus on Cleveland

Olde Cape Colony

The Canterbury

York Terrace East

Lockbourne Greene

2895 Sullivant Ave, Unit 2

64.5 S Hague Ave

3295 Sullivant Ave

Sullivant Apartments

Broadleigh Lofts

Chelsea Townhomes

Columbus Park Apartments

New Bridge Apartments

Lakeshore Cove

Center Court Apartments
Franklin County, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Franklin County Studio Apartments | $1,250 | $300 | $4,346 |
Franklin County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $300 | $6,360 |
Franklin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $300 | $6,814 |
Franklin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $511 | $9,750 |
Franklin County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,449 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Franklin County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $799 | $8,980 |
Franklin County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,964 | $1,008 | $4,560 |
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Cheapest Available Franklin County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin County, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older in the Discovery District neighborhood priced from $300. Belmont Apartments in the Discovery District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $300 |
Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $425 |
Wheatland Crossing I | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $446 |
Dunbury Greene | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $465 |
Cornerstone Crossing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $639 |
Franklin Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Winchester Oaks | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
Alpine Village | 1 X 2 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Broad Meadows Manor | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Gardenview Flats | Taco ‘Bout a Deal at Gardenview Flats! | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, OH
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the 2 bed Model at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes starting at $775 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Eastland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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414-416 E. Whittier St | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.85 |
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.46 |
Townhomes at Weston | Majestic* | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.85 |
Northern Place Townhomes | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.77 |
Central Square Apartments | Birch Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.76 |
One Short North | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Creekside Townhomes | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome w/ Basement | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
Dunbury Greene | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.54 |
Wheatland Crossing I | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Franklin County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Franklin County is under $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin County?
The cheapest apartment in Franklin County is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Franklin County costs $14,820.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin County?
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 184 regular apartments in Franklin County 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 Franklin County?
Cheap apartments in Franklin County have an average cost of $404 which is $14,416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin County.
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