Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Yearling Plaza
1 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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Yearling Green
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yearling Green

560 S Yearling RdColumbus, 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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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 Cushing Arms priced from $795. Stonecrest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable East Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cushing Arms1BR 650sf1BR,1BA$795
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$839
Yearling GreenModel1A1BR,1BA$850
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$862
East Broad PlazaCedar1BR,1BA$865
Bexley Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Bexley PlazaAspen1BR,1BA$890
Eden at Jefferson CrossingThe Brook1BR,1BA$899
Eden of WhitehallThe Cassady1BR,1BA$899
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR,1BA$924

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbus, OH

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbus area is the $1.11 price per square foot The Ballybay Model at HIBERNIA in the in the East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,313. 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$1.11
Townhomes at McNaughtenThe Colorado Diamond2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Townhomes at FairwaysColony Diamond Renovation2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Colonial Park TownhomesB32BR,2.5BA$1.21
The Residences at Edgewater Place2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Breezeway2BR,2BA$1.20
918 Rarig Ave, Unit A918 Rarig Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Hunter's Ridge Apartments1 BR Garden1BR,1BA$1.29
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$1.26
Yearling GreenModel1A1BR,1BA$1.31
Cushing Arms1BR 650sf1BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Columbus Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in East Columbus is Cushing Arms which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in East Columbus costs $1,899.

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 20 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 $283 which is $1,616 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Columbus.

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