Cheap Homes for Rent in East Franklinton Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (45 Rentals)

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property at 418 Catherine St

$950

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$950
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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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418 Catherine St

ColumbusOH43223

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property at 451 E Town St

$1,095 - $1,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 19

451 E Town St

ColumbusOH43215
property at 367 S 17th St

$1,250 - $1,399

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

367 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43205

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property at 369 S 17th St

$1,250 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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369 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43205
property at 271 S Cypress Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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271 S Cypress Ave

ColumbusOH43223
property at 463 N High St

$1,350 - $1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

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463 N High St

ColumbusOH43215

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 110 Dana Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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110 Dana Ave

ColumbusOH43222
property at 121 Chicago Ave

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Chicago Ave

ColumbusOH43222

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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. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here are the most affordable East Franklinton apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$450
Starling Yard3 bdr3BR,2BA$530
204 Souder Ave204G1BR,1BA$725
CharwaldeStudioStudio,1BA$775
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
Broadway Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$870
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Franklinton, OH

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Franklinton area is the $0.80 price per square foot One Bed Model at One Short North in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value East Franklinton apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at New Yorker starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 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.
One Short NorthOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.80
New Yorker2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.08
552 Bradley St, Unit duplex552 Bradley St1BR,1BA$0.96
Jenkins Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.26
SonnenblickThe Morning2BR,1.5BA$1.26
41 S Grant AveDOUBLE2BR,1BA$1.33
Starling Yard1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.11
Juniper Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.31
CharwaldeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Franklinton, Columbus, OH

Ranked #9

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Franklinton

What type of rentals are currently available in East Franklinton?

There are currently 845 Apartments for Rent in East Franklinton, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $11,409. There are also 170 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Franklinton ranging from $850 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Franklinton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Franklinton ranges from $850 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,727.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Franklinton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Franklinton range from $1,270 to $11,409, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,585.

Expert Rental Resources

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