Cheap Homes for Rent in Near East Side Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (15 Rentals)

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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. 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 Apartments1BR 1BA Smoke Free1BR,1BA$800
ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Franklin Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$850
Long View2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$895
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, OH

As of September 09, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
Parkview ArmsStratford3BR,2.5BA$1.55
222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222222 Parkwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.14
476 Taylor ApartmentsThe Otto - 2 Bed 2 Bath ADA2BR,2BA$1.55
245 Miller AveTwo Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
849 Wellington Blvd849 Wellington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.14
853 Wellington Blvd853 Wellington Blvd1BR,1BA$1.00
1471 E Broad St, Unit ApartmentC1471 E Broad StStudio ,1BA$0.86
Long View2 BD 1 BA - Renovated Unit2BR,1BA$1.39
Clifton Woods Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near East Side, Columbus, OH

Ranked #224

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Near East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Near East Side?

There are currently 165 Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, OH with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,500. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near East Side ranging from $849 to $5,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Near East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Near East Side ranges from $849 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,870.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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