Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the East Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (56 Rentals)

Townley Court Apartments

250 1/2 W 5th Ave

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

248 E 5th Ave

248 1/2 W 5th Ave
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Adelphi Quarter

Harlow Apartments

150 N. Third Street Apartments

High and Cherry

Flats on East Gay

Library Park

Jaeger Square
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One at the Penninsula

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

Normandy Columbus

Yardley Apartments

Xander on State
East Franklinton - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Columbus by our Columbus, OH Local Expert Kim Mooneyham. See how it ranks!

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Park Monroe

The Patent at Jeffrey Park
Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Green|House Short North

Midpoint West at GVX

250 High
East Franklinton, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Franklinton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Franklinton Studio Apartments | $1,292 | $300 | $4,466 |
East Franklinton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $300 | $5,830 |
East Franklinton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $300 | $6,801 |
East Franklinton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,051 | $511 | $9,650 |
East Franklinton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,713 | $1,585 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around the East Franklinton Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- 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 a cheap apartment in East Franklinton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Franklinton is under $894.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Franklinton?
The cheapest apartment in East Franklinton is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in East Franklinton costs $14,460.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Franklinton?
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 26 regular apartments in East Franklinton 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 Franklinton?
Cheap apartments in East Franklinton have an average cost of $105 which is $14,355 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Franklinton.
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