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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
1114 N High StStudioStudio,1BA$525
Broadway Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700
CharwaldeStudio1BR,1BA$775
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Woodbury Garden Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Franklinton, OH

As of June 28, 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 163 S 17th St Model at 163 S 17th St, Unit 163 starting at $1,995 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Discovery District 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
163 S 17th St, Unit 163163 S 17th St2BR,2BA$1.17
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$0.85
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.53
The Abigail2B1B - Custom Lx22BR,1BA$1.08
Gordon House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Broadway Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.17
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Franklinton

What type of rentals are currently available in East Franklinton?

There are currently 826 Apartments for Rent in East Franklinton, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $7,425. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Franklinton ranging from $840 to $9,500.

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 $840 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,171.

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 $650 to $7,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,990 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,585.

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