Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Broad Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (15 Rentals)

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East Broad, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Broad Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Broad area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Bel Air Court priced from $781. Eden at Jefferson Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable East Broad apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bel Air CourtStandard One Bedroom (SN1)1BR,1BA$781
Eden at Jefferson CrossingThe Brook1BR,1BA$849
Taylor Pointe ApartmentsThe Foxfire 3D1BR,1BA$970
Jefferson Pointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 204371BR,1BA$975
Residences at Central ParkFoxfire1BR,1BA$1,051

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Broad, OH

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Broad area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Traditions at Creekview in the in the East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value East Broad apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Residences at Eastpointe Ridge starting at $1,528 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the North East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Broad apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Traditions at Creekview2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.33
The Residences at Eastpointe RidgeThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Jefferson ChaseColony2BR,2BA$1.41
Monarch on East BroadThe Sydney2BR,2BA$1.34
Woodlands (OH)2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.45
The Woods at McNeil FarmsThe Rose2BR,2BA$1.45
Rosebrook VillageWatercrest2BR,1BA$1.27
The Residences at Edgewater Place1 Bedroom E2 story bldg.1BR,1BA$1.33
Taylor Pointe ApartmentsThe Foxfire 3D1BR,1BA$1.43
Eden at Jefferson CrossingThe Brook1BR,1BA$1.31

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Ohio including East Broad, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the East Broad Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 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 East Broad Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Broad?

The cheapest apartment in East Broad is Bel Air Court which is listed at $781, while the average apartment in East Broad costs $1,770.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Broad?

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 6 regular apartments in East Broad 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 East Broad?

Cheap apartments in East Broad have an average cost of $869 which is $901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Broad.

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