
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $650 (46 Rentals)
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Clifton Woods Apartments

1738 Clifton Ave

486 Hanley St

LongView Apartments

1738 E Long St

The Harris

1157 Bryden Rd

1473-1475-1475 Hildreth Ave
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445 Rhoads Ave

476 Taylor Apartments

The Reserve at Maryland Avenue

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849 Wellington Blvd, Unit 849

620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC

THE STATION at Trolley District

Parkview Arms Apartments

1237-1239-1239 Atcheson St
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48 Parkwood Ave

304 Johnson St

1884-1888 E Rich St

1150 Bryden

Clifton Woods

1560 E. Broad St.

1341 E Long St

45 Governor Pl
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331 Kendall Pl

The Gemma

1692 Bryden Rd

Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments

Park Plaza

245 Miller Ave

1712-1714-1714 Bryden Rd

1444 Madison Ave

2609 Avalon Pl
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1620 E Broad St

196 Miller Ave

1750 E Broad St

235 Miller Ave

Gables Apartments

1472 Franklin Ave

151 Sherman Ave
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307 Taylor Ave
Near East Side, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near East Side Studio Apartments | $1,039 | $650 | $1,279 |
| Near East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $700 | $2,350 |
| Near East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $795 | $2,750 |
| Near East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $950 | $4,300 |
| Near East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,741 | $1,549 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Near East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near East Side area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Franklin Park Apartments priced from $650. Clifton Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Park Apartments | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Clifton Woods Apartments | *2 BD 1 BA* | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Clifton Woods | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| 1157 Bryden Rd | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| 476 Taylor Apartments | The Morgan - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| The Reserve at Maryland Avenue | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,078 |
| 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,110 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, OH
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near East Side area is the $1.36 price per square foot 222 Parkwood Ave Model at 222 Parkwood Ave in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Near East Side apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Dining Room Model at 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC starting at $1,200 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 Parkwood Ave | 222 Parkwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Dining Room | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 849 Wellington Blvd, Unit 849 | 849 Wellington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Reserve at Maryland Avenue | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Clifton Woods Apartments | *2 BD 1 BA* | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Clifton Woods | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 1157 Bryden Rd | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Franklin Park Apartments | Renovated - Long - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near East Side Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near East Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near East Side Apartment is $700 at Franklin Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Near East Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Near East Side is starting from $795 at Clifton Woods Apartments.
What is the most affordable Near East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Near East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments and starts from $1,403.
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