Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (53 Rentals)

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Autumn Chase
$875 - $1,350
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Autumn Chase

5596 Autumn Chase DrColumbus, OH 43232
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1064 Euclaire Ave, Unit D
$1,300
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1064 Euclaire Ave, Unit D

1064 Euclaire AveColumbus, OH 43209
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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 Studio unit found at Woodlands (OH) priced from $725. 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
Woodlands (OH)Studio One Bath StandardStudio,1BA$725
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR,1BA$749
East Broad PlazaAspenStudio,1BA$750
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Cushing Arms1BR 650sf1BR,1BA$795
Bel Air CourtStandard One Bedroom (SN2)1BR,1BA$838
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$839
Eden at Jefferson CrossingThe Brook1BR,1BA$849
Autumn ChaseStudioStudio,1BA$875
Eden of WhitehallGeneral2BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbus, OH

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Columbus area is the $1.29 price per square foot Chestnut Model at Parkhill Luxury Apartments in the in the East Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,085. 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.
Parkhill Luxury ApartmentsChestnut3BR,2BA$1.29
TOWNHOMES AT MCNAUGHTENThe Colorado Diamond2BR,1.5BA$1.30
1064 Euclaire Ave, Unit D1064 Euclaire Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
Colonial Park2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 976 Sq Ft, Finished Basement2BR,1.5BA$1.26
The Enclave on Main2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Townhomes at AndrusSilver2BR,1.5BA$1.32
The Residences at Edgewater Place2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Breezeway2BR,2BA$1.25
HIBERNIAThe Edenberry1BR,1BA$1.21
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$1.26
Eden at Jefferson CrossingThe Brook1BR,1BA$1.31

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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 Woodlands (OH) listed at $725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbus Apartment is $749 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 $899 at Eden of Whitehall.

What is the most affordable East Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eden of Whitehall and starts from $999.

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