Cheap Homes for Rent in Eastgate Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (22 Rentals)

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property at 1084 E 20th Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1084 E 20th Ave, Unit 1086, Unit 1086

1084 E 20th Ave
ColumbusOH43211

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property at 366 Gilbert St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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366 Gilbert St

ColumbusOH43205

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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 Studio unit found at Belmont Apartments priced from $450. Broadleigh Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $583. Here are the most affordable Eastgate apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$450
Broadleigh LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$583
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Franklin Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastgate, OH

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastgate area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at Royal York Apartments in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Eastgate apartment is the 1283 E Fulton St Model at 1283 E Fulton St, Unit 1283 East Fulton Street starting at $1,500 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Olde Towne East 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.
Royal York Apartments5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
1283 E Fulton St, Unit 1283 East Fulton Street1283 E Fulton St2BR,1BA$0.88
767 Wager St, Unit 767767 Wager St2BR,2BA$1.17
222 Parkwood Ave222 Parkwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
Governor's Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Fairwood Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
The Harris2 Bed- B2BR,2BA$1.22
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eastgate, Columbus, OH

Ranked #30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastgate

What type of rentals are currently available in Eastgate?

There are currently 541 Apartments for Rent in Eastgate, OH with pricing that ranges from $450 to $8,989. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Eastgate ranging from $895 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Eastgate?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Eastgate ranges from $895 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,992.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Eastgate?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Eastgate range from $583 to $3,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,750.

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