The 10 most affordable neighborhoods in Central Ohio
Linden, in Columbus, has the lowest median asking price of any neighborhood in Central Ohio with at least 3 houses for sale as of October 19, 2026: $126,999.
How this is ranked: Neighborhoods and subdivisions with at least 3 houses for sale right now, ranked from the lowest median asking price up. Condo communities and manufactured-home communities on leased land have their own lists. Asking prices are live from the MLS. Updated Oct 19, 2026, 6:08 PM ET.
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1. Linden · Columbus median asking $126,999
8 homes for sale with a median asking price of $126,999; the typical one has 2 bedrooms and about 984 square feet.
- For sale
- 8
- Asking
- $99,900 to $235,000
- Typical home
- 2 bd, 984 sq ft
- Built around
- 1923
- Schools
- Columbus City School District
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2. Central Hilltop · Columbus median asking $129,900
5 homes for sale with a median asking price of $129,900; the typical one has 3 bedrooms and about 1,282 square feet.
- For sale
- 5
- Asking
- $129,900 to $209,900
- Typical home
- 3 bd, 1,282 sq ft
- Built around
- 1918
- Schools
- Columbus City School District
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3. Almada · Columbus median asking $154,900
3 homes for sale with a median asking price of $154,900; the typical one has 3 bedrooms and about 804 square feet.
- For sale
- 3
- Asking
- $109,900 to $200,000
- Typical home
- 3 bd, 804 sq ft
- Built around
- 1923
- Schools
- Columbus City School District
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4. Arlington Park · Columbus median asking $178,950
4 homes for sale with a median asking price of $178,950; the typical one has 2 bedrooms and about 902 square feet.
- For sale
- 4
- Asking
- $145,000 to $259,900
- Typical home
- 2 bd, 902 sq ft
- Built around
- 1953
- Schools
- Columbus City School District
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5. Hilltonia · Columbus median asking $189,450
4 homes for sale with a median asking price of $189,450; the typical one has 3 bedrooms and about 1,212 square feet.
- For sale
- 4
- Asking
- $79,900 to $199,900
- Typical home
- 3 bd, 1,212 sq ft
- Built around
- 1928
- Schools
- Columbus City School District
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6. Holly Hill · Columbus median asking $195,000
3 homes for sale with a median asking price of $195,000; the typical one has 3 bedrooms and about 896 square feet.
- For sale
- 3
- Asking
- $174,900 to $204,900
- Typical home
- 3 bd, 896 sq ft
- Built around
- 1961
- Schools
- Columbus City School District
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7. Oak Park (Columbus) · Columbus median asking $218,500
4 homes for sale with a median asking price of $218,500; the typical one has 3 bedrooms and about 1,144 square feet.
- For sale
- 4
- Asking
- $180,000 to $235,000
- Typical home
- 3 bd, 1,144 sq ft
- Built around
- 1952
- Schools
- Columbus City School District
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8. Blacklick Estates · Columbus median asking $219,000
9 homes for sale with a median asking price of $219,000; the typical one has 3 bedrooms and about 1,484 square feet.
- For sale
- 9
- Asking
- $170,900 to $315,000
- Typical home
- 3 bd, 1,484 sq ft
- Built around
- 1969
- Schools
- Groveport Madison Local School District
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9. Brittany Hills · Columbus median asking $219,900
3 homes for sale with a median asking price of $219,900; the typical one has 3 bedrooms and about 1,490 square feet.
- For sale
- 3
- Asking
- $90,000 to $224,999
- Typical home
- 3 bd, 1,490 sq ft
- Built around
- 1970
- Schools
- Columbus City School District
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10. North Linden · Columbus median asking $222,450
12 homes for sale with a median asking price of $222,450; the typical one has 3 bedrooms and about 1,300 square feet.
- For sale
- 12
- Asking
- $149,000 to $1,750,000
- Typical home
- 3 bd, 1,300 sq ft
- Built around
- 1953
- Schools
- Columbus City School District
About this list
What is the most affordable neighborhood in Central Ohio right now?
Linden, in Columbus, has the lowest median asking price of any neighborhood in Central Ohio with at least 3 houses for sale as of October 19, 2026: $126,999.
How is this list ranked?
Neighborhoods and subdivisions with at least 3 houses for sale right now, ranked from the lowest median asking price up. Condo communities and manufactured-home communities on leased land have their own lists. Asking prices are live from the MLS.
How current is this list?
It rebuilds from the MLS every six hours. This version is from October 19, 2026. Sold figures, where used, run January 1 through September 28, 2026.
I'm Adam Geuy, a REALTOR with Blacktree Realty. Pick two or three from this list and I'll pull the comparable sales and walk them with you. Call or text 937-239-2919.
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