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The Ethan
1179 E Main StColumbus, OH 43205
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The Barrett
345 E Deshler AveColumbus, OH 43206
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Market Mohawk Apartments
399 S Grant AveColumbus, OH 43215
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ELEVATE 340
340 E Fulton StColumbus, OH 43215
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365 Frebis Ave
365 Frebis AveColumbus, OH 43206
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Jaeger Square
850 Jaeger StColumbus, OH 43206
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The Arbor
626 Lehman StColumbus, OH 43206
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835 E Mithoff St
835 E Mithoff StColumbus, OH 43206
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414-416 E Whittier St
414-416 E Whittier StColumbus, OH 43206
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Nazareth Towers-62 & Older
300 E Rich StColumbus, OH 43215
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1241 Bruck St, Unit 1239
1241 Bruck St
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476 E Columbus St, Unit Carlye Courtyard
476 E Columbus StColumbus, OH 43206
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315 Forest St, Unit 317
315 Forest StColumbus, OH 43206
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780 Ann St, Unit 780
780 Ann StColumbus, OH 43206
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1098 Miller Ave
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1032 Ellsworth Ave, Unit 1034
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424 Jackson St
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362 E Markison Ave
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530 Lilley Ave, Unit 530 Lilley Ave
530 Lilley AveColumbus, OH 43205
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640 S Champion Ave
640 S Champion AveColumbus, OH 43205
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813 Wilson Ave, Unit 1
813 Wilson AveColumbus, OH 43206
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815 Wilson Ave
815 Wilson AveColumbus, OH 43206
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530 Hanford St, Unit SI ID1496117P
530 Hanford StColumbus, OH 43206
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266 E Jenkins Ave, Unit 266
266 E Jenkins AveColumbus, OH 43207
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774-776 S 22nd St, Unit 776
774-776 S 22nd StColumbus, OH 43206
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Near South, Columbus, OH Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Near South Studio Apartments | $1,206 | $300 | $2,000 |
| Near South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,485 | $300 | $2,787 |
| Near South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $300 | $5,900 |
| Near South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $1,195 | $3,025 |
| Near South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $1,850 | $4,564 |
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Near South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,798 | $900 | $4,150 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,823 | $1,230 | $3,200 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,446 | $2,095 | $3,219 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Near South
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Near South area of Columbus, OH?
As of today, August 28, 2026, there are currently 303 available Near South apartments priced from $300 to $5,900, with an average monthly rent of $1,745.
How much are Studio apartments in Near South?
There are currently 69 Studio Apartments in Near South with rent ranges from $300 to $2,000 with an average price of $1,206.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Near South Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Near South ranges from $300 to $2,787 with an average monthly rent of $1,485.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Near South cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Near South range from $300 to $5,900. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,866.
How expensive are Near South Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 32 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Near South on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,195 to $3,025 - averaging $1,794 for the location.
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