Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (205 Rentals)

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East Franklinton, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Franklinton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Franklinton area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Starling Yard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $401. Here are the most affordable East Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$401
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$506
Charwalde1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Woodbury Garden Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
Coves at Columbus on Eaton and Miner Avenueff2x12BR,1BA$875
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$894

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Franklinton, OH

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Franklinton area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value East Franklinton apartment is the One Bed Model at One Short North starting at $1,100 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Franklinton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.73
1345 Broadview Ave, Unit 1347.51345 Broadview Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.15
188 W 2nd Ave, Unit 188188 W 2nd Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
Starling Yard2 bdr2BR,1BA$1.14
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.53
The Abigail2B1B - Custom Lx22BR,1BA$1.08
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
CharwaldeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Franklinton, Columbus, OH

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Ohio including East Franklinton, 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 easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the East Franklinton Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Franklinton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Franklinton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Franklinton is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Franklinton Apartment is $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Franklinton is starting from $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the most affordable East Franklinton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Franklinton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Liberty Place Apartments and starts from $2,495.

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