Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $525 (50 Rentals)

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1133 S Cassingham Rd, Unit B
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
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1133 S Cassingham Rd, Unit B

1133 S Cassingham RdColumbus, OH 43209
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3176 E 5th Ave, Unit 3176
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
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3176 E 5th Ave, Unit 3176

3176 E 5th AveColumbus, OH 43219
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Yearling Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yearling Plaza

151 S Yearling RdColumbus, OH 43213
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Eastway Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastway Village

4237 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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East Broad Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Broad Plaza

4264 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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Colonial East Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial East Apartments

4229 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213
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Maplewood Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Plaza

62-78 Maplewood AveColumbus, OH 43213
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Yearling Green
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yearling Green

560 S Yearling RdColumbus, OH 43213
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307 Maplewood Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307 Maplewood Ave

307 Maplewood AveColumbus, OH 43213
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Hamilton Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Crossing

540 S Hamilton RdWhitehall, OH 43213
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3869 Doney St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3869 Doney St

3869 Doney StWhitehall, OH 43213
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East Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Villages at Eden Crossing priced from $699. National Road Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable East Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR,1BA$699
National Road ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$699
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$760
Autumn ChaseStudioStudio,1BA$825
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$839
Bel Air CourtStandard One Bedroom (S6A)1BR,1BA$882
630 - NAPOLEON PLAZA, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$909
The Enclave on Main2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$945
Woodlands (OH)One Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbus, OH

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Columbus area is the $1.30 price per square foot The Colorado Diamond Model at TOWNHOMES AT MCNAUGHTEN in the in the East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value East Columbus apartment is the 3176 E 5th Ave Model at 3176 E 5th Ave, Unit 3176 starting at $1,300 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TOWNHOMES AT MCNAUGHTENThe Colorado Diamond2BR,1.5BA$1.30
3176 E 5th Ave, Unit 31763176 E 5th Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
Hamilton Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bath w/ Basement2BR,1.5BA$1.26
HIBERNIAThe Erin2BR,1.5BA$1.17
630 - NAPOLEON PLAZA, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.87
The Enclave on Main2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Townhomes at AndrusThe Diamond Renovation2BR,1.5BA$1.32
The Residences at Edgewater Place1 Bedroom Enclosed-2nd floor1BR,1BA$1.30
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$1.26
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Columbus is at Autumn Chase listed at $825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbus Apartment is $699 at Villages at Eden Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Columbus is starting from $909 at 630 - NAPOLEON PLAZA, LLC.

What is the most affordable East Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gateway Apartments and starts from $1,043.

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