
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, OH from $300 (1,274 Rentals)
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Jenkins Lofts

Belmont Apartments

Wheatland Crossing I

The Enclave on Main

Cornerstone Crossing

Camellia Court

York Terrace North

Townley Court Apartments

160 N Sylvan Ave

Winchester Oaks

Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes

Broad Meadows Manor

Franklin Park Apartments

Gardenview Flats

The Flats on Kimberly

Essington Village

Star King Apartments

Trinity Square Apartments

Maple Ridge Apartments

West Of Eastland

Bel Air Court

Apple Run Apartments

ReVi Columbus North

Coves at Columbus on Cleveland

Woodlake Village Apartments

1615 N 4th St

800 Harrisburg Pike

The Canterbury

York Terrace East

Olde Cape Colony

Lockbourne Greene

2895 Sullivant Ave, Unit 2

3295 Sullivant Ave

Sullivant Apartments

Duncan Apartments

37 Avondale Ave

The Life at Edgewater Landing

Chelsea Townhomes

Columbus Park Apartments

Broadleigh Lofts
Franklin County, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Franklin County Studio Apartments | $1,222 | $300 | $2,838 |
Franklin County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $300 | $5,831 |
Franklin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $300 | $7,235 |
Franklin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $511 | $7,945 |
Franklin County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Franklin County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,027 | $799 | $7,410 |
Franklin County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,551 | $2,650 | $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 |
The Enclave on Main | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $500 |
Cornerstone Crossing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $639 |
Alpine Village | 1 X 2 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Franklin Park Apartments | New-Year's-Sale! ** 1br/ 2br/ Studios ** Specia... | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Gardenview Flats | Limited Availability—Act Fast! | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Star King Apartments | Studio A (Mid) | Studio,1BA | $715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, OH
As of April 06, 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 | $0.67 |
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 $715.
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 $8,000.
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 183 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 $343 which is $7,657 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin County.
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