Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (57 Rentals)

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Autumn Chase
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$899 - $1,099
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Autumn Chase

5596 Autumn Chase DrColumbus, OH 43232
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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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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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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 3 Beds unit found at Broadleigh Lofts priced from $583. Villages at Eden Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable East Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadleigh LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$583
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR,1BA$749
Woodlands (OH)Studio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$785
Cushing Arms1BR 650sf1BR,1BA$795
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$839
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady1BR,1BA$849
Eden of WhitehallThe Cassady1BR,1BA$849
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$855
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$883
Eden at Jefferson CrossingThe Brook1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbus, OH

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Columbus area is the $1.24 price per square foot The Ballybay Model at HIBERNIA in the in the East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,465. The second greatest value East Columbus apartment is the The Colorado Diamond Model at TOWNHOMES AT MCNAUGHTEN starting at $1,500 with a $1.30 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.
HIBERNIAThe Ballybay2BR,1.5BA$1.24
TOWNHOMES AT MCNAUGHTENThe Colorado Diamond2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Broadleigh LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
Bel Air CourtTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom (C3)2BR,2BA$1.11
Colonial Park2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 976 Sq Ft, Unfinished Base...2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Courtyard TownhomesCourtyard - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.33
The Enclave on Main2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
The Residences at Edgewater Place2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Breezeway2BR,2BA$1.25
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$1.26
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$1.30

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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East Columbus, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Columbus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Columbus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Columbus is under $899.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Columbus is Villages at Eden Crossing which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in East Columbus costs $2,024.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Columbus?

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 22 regular apartments in East Columbus 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 Columbus?

Cheap apartments in East Columbus have an average cost of $326 which is $1,698 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Columbus.

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