Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Broad Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (17 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 Studio unit found at Woodlands priced from $801. Eden at Jefferson Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable East Broad apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WoodlandsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$801
Eden at Jefferson CrossingThe Brook1BR,1BA$899
Hunter's Ridge Apartments1 BR Garden1BR,1BA$950
Taylor Pointe ApartmentsThe Foxfire 3D1BR,1BA$970
The Residences at Eastpointe RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Broad, OH

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Broad area is the $1.33 price per square foot Walnut Model at Jefferson Chase in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,779. The second greatest value East Broad apartment is the 7164 feather court Model at 7164 feather court, Unit 7164 starting at $1,900 with a $1.44 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.
Jefferson ChaseWalnut3BR,2.5BA$1.33
7164 feather court, Unit 71647164 feather court3BR,1.5BA$1.44
Traditions at Creekview2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.51
VWA The Villages at Waggoner Park ApartmentChase B2BR,2BA$1.36
The Residences at Edgewater Place2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Breezeway2BR,2BA$1.23
Rosebrook VillageBrookstone2BR,1BA$1.51
Wellington WoodsTwo Bedroom Breezeway2BR,1BA$1.35
Hunter's Ridge Apartments1 BR Garden1BR,1BA$1.29
Taylor Pointe ApartmentsThe Foxfire 3D1BR,1BA$1.43
Eden at Jefferson CrossingThe Brook1BR,1BA$1.38

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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

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 Eden at Jefferson Crossing which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in East Broad costs $1,745.

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 1 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 $868 which is $877 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Broad.

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