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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (16 Rentals)
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738 N Dawson Ave
ColumbusOH43219
1754 Richmond Ave
ColumbusOH43203
1774 Clifton Ave
ColumbusOH43203
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$850 - $1,1001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Franklin Park Apartments
1551 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205
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$995 - $1,795Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
476 Taylor Apartments
476 Taylor AveColumbus, OH 43203
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Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments
1245 Mount Vernon AveColumbus, OH 43203
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near East Side Studio Apartments | $1,034 | $600 | $1,249 |
| Near East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $700 | $2,175 |
| Near East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $895 | $2,329 |
| Near East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $1,200 | $3,100 |
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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 $800. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Woods Apartments | 1BR 1BA Smoke Free | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| Franklin Park Apartments | One Bedroom - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Long View | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| 476 Taylor Apartments | The Beck - Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, OH
As of September 05, 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 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom | 5BR,5BA | $1.02 |
| Parkview Arms | Stratford | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.55 |
| 513 S Drexel Ave, Unit 513 S Drexel | 513 S Drexel Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222 | 222 Parkwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 245 Miller Ave | Two Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 849 Wellington Blvd | 849 Wellington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 853 Wellington Blvd | 853 Wellington Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1471 E Broad St, Unit ApartmentC | 1471 E Broad St | Studio ,1BA | $0.86 |
| Long View | 2 BD 1 BA - Renovated Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Clifton Woods Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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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 $1,150.
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 $800, 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 27 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 $1,074 which is $2,426 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.
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