Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (49 Rentals)

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299 Reinhard Ave

ColumbusOH43206

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1467 E Mound
1 Bedroom Apartments

1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, OH 43205

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FRANCIS HOUSE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

FRANCIS HOUSE

1640 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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2 Bedroom Apartments

1580 E Mound St

1580 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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Near South, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near South area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. The Livingston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Near South apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
The Livingston2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,150
Jaeger SquareHeatonStudio,1BA$1,155
The EthanElla East Skyline1BR,1BA$1,450
The BarrettReinhard1BR,1BA$1,459
Market Mohawk ApartmentsFlat w/ Juliette Balcony2BR,1BA$1,489

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South, OH

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near South area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 414-416 E. Whittier St in the in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Near South apartment is the 695 Reinhard Ave Model at 695 Reinhard Ave, Unit 695 starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
695 Reinhard Ave, Unit 695695 Reinhard Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.23
1197 S 22nd St, Unit 11971197 S 22nd St2BR,1BA$1.27
Market Mohawk ApartmentsDesigner Flat2BR,1BA$1.66
The Livingston2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.26
The BarrettMoeller1BR,1BA$2.00
315 Forest St, Unit 315315 Forest St2BR,1BA$1.87
1205 S Washington Ave, Unit B1205 S Washington Ave1BR,1BA$1.56
The EthanElla East Skyline1BR,1BA$1.99
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Near South, Columbus, OH

Ranked #180

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near South Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Near South?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Near South is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near South Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near South Apartment is $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Near South Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Near South is starting from $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

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