
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (24 Rentals)
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1774 Clifton Ave

Franklin Park Apartments

1736O E Long St

180 Clifton Ct

1724 Richmond Ave
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270 S Champion Ave, Unit 264 S Champion

851 Wellington Blvd, Unit 851

851 Wellington Blvd, Unit 851

2104 Avalon Pl

1237-1239-1239 Atcheson St
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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 |
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Near East Side Studio Apartments | $1,028 | $999 | $1,239 |
Near East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $815 | $2,175 |
Near East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $895 | $2,150 |
Near East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $1,070 | $3,100 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Near East Side Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Clifton Woods Apartments priced from $815. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Clifton Woods Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Franklin Park Apartments | 1 Month free for qualified applicants ** 1br/ 2... | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Long View | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
The Harris | 1 Bed, 1.5 baths | 1BR,1BA | $924 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, OH
As of October 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom | 5BR,5BA | $1.02 |
Parkview Arms | Stratford | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.55 |
222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222 | 222 Parkwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
245 Miller Ave | Two Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
The Harris | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
851 Wellington Blvd, Unit 851 | 851 Wellington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
851 Wellington Blvd, Unit 851 | 851 Wellington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
270 S Champion Ave, Unit 264 S Champion | 270 S Champion Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Long View | 2 BD 1 BA - Renovated Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Clifton Woods Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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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 $1,033.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Near East Side is Clifton Woods Apartments which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Near East Side costs $3,500.
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 6 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 $3,500 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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