Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (11 Rentals)

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1150 Bryden
1 Bedroom Apartments

1150 Bryden

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

The Harris

162 N Ohio AveColumbus, OH 43203
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Park Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza

1505 Franklin Park SColumbus, OH 43205
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45 Governors Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

45 Governors Pl

45 Governors PlColumbus, OH 43203

Near East Side, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near East Side area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Franklin Park Apartments priced from $750. Clifton Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$925
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, OH

As of July 22, 2025 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 Stratford Model at Parkview Arms starting at $3,100 with a $1.55 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
Parkview ArmsStratford3BR,2.5BA$1.55
369 Berkeley Rd, Unit 369369 Berkeley Rd3BR,1BA$1.43
27 Wilson Ave, Unit D27 Wilson Ave2BR,2BA$1.65
388 Fairwood Ave, Unit 388 fairwood388 Fairwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
245 Miller AveTwo Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Long View2 BD 1 BA - Renovated Unit2BR,1BA$1.50
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1.73
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.60
Franklin Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near East Side, Columbus, OH

Ranked #200

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

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2.5
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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 $750 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 $925 at Long View.

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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