Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sweetwater Neighborhood of Hilliard, OH from $600 (19 Rentals)
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Sweetwater, Hilliard, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sweetwater?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sweetwater Studio Apartments | $972 | $809 | $1,170 |
Sweetwater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $896 | $3,521 |
Sweetwater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $999 | $3,070 |
Sweetwater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $1,399 | $4,114 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sweetwater Neighborhood of Hilliard, OH.
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Cheapest Available Sweetwater Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sweetwater area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterford Pointe priced from $950. Hawthorne Lakes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Sweetwater apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Waterford Pointe | Ontario | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Hawthorne Lakes | 1 bed 1 bath enclosed | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
The Residences At Breckenridge | Columbia | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Templeton Crossing | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,016 |
Bayside Apartment Homes | The Daisy | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sweetwater, OH
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sweetwater area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Peacock Model at Heritage Preserve Apartments in the in the Westbrooke Heritage neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Sweetwater apartment is the The Norwich Model at VC Meadows starting at $1,841 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Wexford Thornapple neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sweetwater apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Heritage Preserve Apartments | The Peacock | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
VC Meadows | The Norwich | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Andover Park Apartments | Madison | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Hartford Village Commons | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Cortland Hilliard | Roberts | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Golf Pointe | D986 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Parkview Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Waterford Pointe | Superior | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Lake Ridge | Alton | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Hawthorne Lakes | 1 bed 1 bath enclosed | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Ohio, including Hilliard. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Sweetwater Neighborhood in Hilliard, OH
Walk Score®
66 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sweetwater Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sweetwater?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sweetwater is under $1,138.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sweetwater?
The cheapest apartment in Sweetwater is Waterford Pointe which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Sweetwater costs $2,770.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sweetwater?
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 3 regular apartments in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater?
Cheap apartments in Sweetwater have an average cost of $168 which is $2,602 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sweetwater.
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