
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Near South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH (64 Rentals)


Jaeger Square

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Market Mohawk Apartments

ELEVATE 340

The Arbor

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The Barrett

The Livingston

Nazareth Towers-62 & Older

264 E Kossuth St

1048 Berkeley Rd
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1009 Lilley Ave

1149 E Rich St

1467 E Mound

477 E Columbus St

463-471 E Gates St

451-461 Miller Ave

596-602 Miller Ave

1472 Forest St

1018 Studer Ave

1176 Jaeger St
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1001 Lilley Ave

624 Ohio Ave

251-255 S Washington Ave

Briggs & Sycamore

269 S Monroe St

470 E Columbus Street

1581 E Mound St

542-550 Lilley Ave

427-439 Hanford St
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1464-1472 Parsons Ave

1106-1116 Parsons Ave

883-890 Lilley Ave

755-769 S Washington Ave

1072 Forest St

1296-1304 Parsons Ave

295 Thurman Ave

1411-1421 Gault St

1394-1400 Fulton St

528-536 Lilley Ave
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822-836 Studer Ave

226-228 Thurman Ave

216-230 E Whittier St

515-535 Oakwood Ave

374-378 S 18th St

508-510 E Markison Ave

Flats on Lilly

382 E Main St

525-534 E Forest St

1156-1172 E Mound St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near South Studio Apartments | $1,092 | $300 | $2,000 |
Near South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $300 | $2,448 |
| Near South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $300 | $5,133 |
| Near South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $1,225 | $9,717 |
| Near South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,303 | $1,900 | $8,210 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Near South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Largest Available Near South 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Near South area of Columbus, OH is found at The Ethan and is listed at 1,081 square feet priced from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ethan | Josephine West with Den | 1,081 Sq Ft | $1,550 |
| The Barrett | Moeller | 855 Sq Ft | $1,719 |
| The Arbor | 1X1 | 724 Sq Ft | $1,371 |
| The Livingston | 1 Bedroom | 679 Sq Ft | $750 |
| Jaeger Square | Lowell Walk-Up | 670 Sq Ft | $1,926 |
| ELEVATE 340 | 1x1 | 592 Sq Ft | $1,161 |
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | 1 Bedroom | 496 Sq Ft | $300 |
Cheapest Available Near South 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Near South of Columbus, OH is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Near South is currently $1,447. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | 1 Bedroom | $300 |
| The Livingston | 1 Bedroom | $750 |
| ELEVATE 340 | 1x1 | $1,161 |
| The Ethan | 1BR – Accelerated Price Strategy | $1,175 |
| The Arbor | 1X1 | $1,371 |
| The Barrett | Jaeger | $1,394 |
| Jaeger Square | Smith | $1,544 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Near South Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Near South with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Near South is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Near South Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Near South is $1,447.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Near South Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Near South is a 1,081 square feet unit starting from $1,550 at The Ethan.
What is the average size for Near South 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Near South is currently 0 sq ft.
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