Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (24 Rentals)

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1150 Bryden
1 Bedroom Apartments

1150 Bryden

1150 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205
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The Gemma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gemma

1117 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205
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45 Governors Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

45 Governors Pl

45 Governors PlColumbus, OH 43203
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The Jacqueline
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jacqueline

1305 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205
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Park Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza

1505 Franklin Park SColumbus, OH 43205

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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 2 Beds unit found at 1157 Bryden Rd priced from $800. 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1157 Bryden Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$800
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Franklin Park Apartments1 Month free for qualified applicants ** 1br/ 2...1BR,1BA$850
Clifton Woods Apartments2BR 1BA Smoke Free2BR,1BA$910
The Harris1 bed- A1BR,1BA$924

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, OH

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near East Side 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 Near East Side apartment is the 1547 E Rich St Model at 1547 E Rich St, Unit 1547 starting at $1,600 with a $1.05 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
1547 E Rich St, Unit 15471547 E Rich St3BR,1.5BA$1.05
222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222222 Parkwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.14
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
245 Miller AveTwo Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
270 S Champion Ave, Unit 264 S Champion270 S Champion Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1.54
LongView Apartments2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.50
Clifton Woods Apartments2BR 1BA Smoke Free2BR,1BA$1.49
1157 Bryden Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near East Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near East Side is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near East Side?

The cheapest apartment in Near East Side is 1157 Bryden Rd which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Near East Side costs $3,125.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near East Side?

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 11 regular apartments in Near East Side 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 Near East Side?

Cheap apartments in Near East Side have an average cost of $500 which is $2,625 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

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