Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (39 Rentals)

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1150 Bryden
1 Bedroom Apartments

1150 Bryden

1150 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205
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Clifton Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton Woods

1761-1769 Clifton AveColumbus, OH 43203
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331 Kendall Pl
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

331 Kendall Pl

331 Kendall PlColumbus, OH 43205
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The Gemma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gemma

1117-1125 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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245 Miller Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

245 Miller Ave

245 Miller AveColumbus, OH 43205
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The Jacqueline
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jacqueline

1305 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 $825. 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
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$825
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Franklin Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
1157 Bryden Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$925
LongView Apartments2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$950
45 Governor Pl1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$960
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033
The Reserve at Maryland Avenue1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,088
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large2BR,1BA$1,110
THE STATION at Trolley DistrictStudio - StandardStudio,1BA$1,129

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, OH

As of July 24, 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 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
222 Parkwood Ave222 Parkwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.36
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
476 Taylor ApartmentsThe Hudson - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Ground Floor2BR,2BA$1.45
1688 E Broad St, Unit # 21688 E Broad St1BR,1BA$1.32
The Reserve at Maryland Avenue1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1.54
LongView Apartments2 BD 1 BA - Renovated Unit2BR,1BA$1.56
1157 Bryden Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near East Side Apartments

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 $825, while the average apartment in Near East Side costs $4,212.

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 7 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 $244 which is $3,968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

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