
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Linden Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (15 Rentals)
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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 |
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East Linden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $750 | $1,460 |
East Linden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $800 | $4,522 |
East Linden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $1,140 | $1,779 |
East Linden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $1,950 | $2,299 |
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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 $750. Moonglow Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable East Linden apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Coves at Columbus on Cleveland | 3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-105 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Moonglow Apartments | Henely | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Linden, OH
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Linden area is the $1.38 price per square foot The Magnolia - 5 Bedroom Model at Eden Green Townhomes in the in the North East Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value East Linden apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 414 E 12th Ave starting at $1,500 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the North Central Columbus 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. |
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Eden Green Townhomes | The Magnolia - 5 Bedroom | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.38 |
414 E 12th Ave | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
1900 Agler Rd, Unit A | 1900 Agler Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Northern Court Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Summerwynd Apartments | Upstairs unit w/ balcony) | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
University Gardens | Upgrade Your Lifestyle at University Gardens — ... | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Stonecreek Apartments | The Location You Want — with a Deal You’ll Love... | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Cassady Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Coves at Columbus on Cleveland | 3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-105 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Moonglow Apartments | Henely | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Linden, Columbus, OH
Ranked #228
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the East Linden Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Linden Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Linden?
The cheapest apartment in East Linden is Coves at Columbus on Cleveland which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in East Linden costs $2,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Linden?
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 1 regular apartments in East Linden 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 Linden?
Cheap apartments in East Linden have an average cost of $106 which is $2,694 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Linden.
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