Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastgate Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (47 Rentals)

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Royal James Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal James Plaza

1113 S James RdColumbus, OH 43227
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1467 E Mound
1 Bedroom Apartments

1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, OH 43205
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Broadmoor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadmoor

880-886 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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Sterling Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

3145-3235 Sterling LnColumbus, OH 43219

Eastgate - 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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Broadway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

775 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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1150 Bryden
1 Bedroom Apartments

1150 Bryden

1150 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205
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FRANCIS HOUSE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

FRANCIS HOUSE

1640 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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Washington Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Park

525 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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Bexley Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bexley Commons

3090 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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Columbus's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Rosewind Estates
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewind Estates

1400 Brooks AveColumbus, OH 43211
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The Harris
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Harris

162 N Ohio AveColumbus, OH 43203
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Fairwood Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairwood Commons

1774 E Main StColumbus, OH 43205
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Eastgate, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastgate area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Broadleigh Lofts priced from $405. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $425. Here are the most affordable Eastgate apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadleigh LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$405
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$468
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Placebex1x11BR,1BA$815
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$816
Franklin Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$894
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastgate, OH

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastgate area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Eastgate apartment is the 437 Stoddart Ave Model at 437 Stoddart Ave, Unit 437 starting at $1,400 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Near South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
437 Stoddart Ave, Unit 437437 Stoddart Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
669 Gibbard Ave, Unit D669 Gibbard Ave3BR,1BA$1.35
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.49
The Livingston2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.26
Townhomes at Bexley2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Broadleigh LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady with W/D connection1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eastgate, Columbus, OH

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Columbus. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Eastgate Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • 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 Eastgate Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eastgate?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastgate is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastgate?

The cheapest apartment in Eastgate is Broadleigh Lofts which is listed at $405, while the average apartment in Eastgate costs $5,020.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastgate?

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 34 regular apartments in Eastgate 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 Eastgate?

Cheap apartments in Eastgate have an average cost of $769 which is $4,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastgate.

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