Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (35 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
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The Gemma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gemma

1117 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205
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196 Miller Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

196 Miller Ave

196 Miller AveColumbus, OH 43205
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151 Sherman Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

151 Sherman Ave

151 Sherman AveColumbus, OH 43205
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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 Clifton Woods Apartments priced from $800. Franklin Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
Franklin Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$895
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady1BR,1BA$899
Triumph ApartmentsThe Tin1BR,1BA$973
476 Taylor ApartmentsThe Beck - StudioStudio,1BA$995
Jaeger SquareMarinStudio,1BA$1,020
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033
45 Governors Pl1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, OH

As of June 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 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
Bexley House1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
The EthanElla West Skyline1BR,1BA$2.01
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Eden at Bexley CrossingThe Cassady with W/D connection1BR,1BA$1.49
45 Governors Pl1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.92
Triumph ApartmentsThe Carbon1BR,1BA$1.92
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near East Side, Columbus, OH

Ranked #128

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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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 $4,920.

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 5 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 $1,750 which is $3,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

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