
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Linden Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (54 Rentals)
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Moonglow Apartments

2838 Joyce Ave, Unit APT B

Shiloh Crossings Apartments

Stonecreek Apartments

1050-1052-1052 Republic Ave

Coves at Columbus on Karl

Summerwynd Apartments

1061-1063 E 15th Ave

1318 E 17th Ave
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2765 Cleveland Ave

2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D

816 Moon Rd, Unit D

2919 Bridgewalk St

1577 Briarwood Ave

1579 Briarwood Ave

1567 Briarwood Ave

1324 E 25th Ave

3069 McGuffey Rd
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1620 Arlington Ave

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510 Clinton St

Brentnell Terrace

2621 Woodsedge Rd

Broadway Court Apartments

Dunbar Plaza Apartments

1582 Vendome Dr S

2582 Dresden St
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1186-1188 E 20th Ave Columbus, OH 43211

Carriage House

1911-1913 Denune Ave

3716 Beulah Rd

1050 Republic Ave

Rosewind Estates

Coves at Columbus on Karl Road/Stonegate Square

2916-2920 Cleveland Ave

Northern Court Apartments

2918 Cleveland Ave
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1629 Lexington Ave

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3709 Beulah Rd

1048 Republic Ave

Brickyard 60th

2228 Minnesota Ave

Oakland Park Apartments

1653 Minnesota Ave

University Gardens
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East Linden, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Linden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Linden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,151 | $775 | $1,330 |
| East Linden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $815 | $1,499 |
| East Linden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $1,195 | $2,129 |
| East Linden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $1,801 | $2,499 |
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Cheapest Available East Linden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Linden area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Coves at Columbus on Cleveland priced from $775. Moonglow Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable East Linden apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coves at Columbus on Cleveland | 3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-105 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Moonglow Apartments | Henely | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Shiloh Crossings Apartments | 1 BED, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Stonecreek Apartments | The Location You Want — with a Deal You’ll Love... | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Coves at Columbus on Karl | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Coves at Columbus on Karl Road/Stonegate Square | sq1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 2916-2920 Cleveland Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Northern Court Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| 1573-1579 Cordell Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Summerwynd Apartments | Upstairs unit w/ balcony) | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Linden, OH
As of August 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Linden area is the $1.41 price per square foot The Magnolia /w Premium Basement Model at Eden Green Townhomes in the in the Forest Park neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value East Linden apartment is the 2765 Cleveland Ave Model at 2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit Unit D starting at $990 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Linden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Linden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Green Townhomes | The Magnolia /w Premium Basement | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| 2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit Unit D | 2765 Cleveland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Northern Court Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Summerwynd Apartments | Upstairs unit w/ balcony) | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 1573-1579 Cordell Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Stonecreek Apartments | The Location You Want — with a Deal You’ll Love... | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Coves at Columbus on Cleveland | 3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-105 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Coves at Columbus on Karl Road/Stonegate Square | sq1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Moonglow Apartments | Henely | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Shiloh Crossings Apartments | 1 BED, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Linden Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Linden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Linden Apartment is $775 at Coves at Columbus on Cleveland.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Linden Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Linden is starting from $850 at Stonecreek Apartments.
What is the most affordable East Linden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Linden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eden Green Townhomes and starts from $1,499.
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