Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (51 Rentals)

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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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The Livingston
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Livingston

1573 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43205
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1580 E Mound St
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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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 Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Jaeger SquareHeatonStudio,1BA$1,132
ELEVATE 3401x11BR,1BA$1,161
The EthanPearson1BR,1BA$1,350
Discovery Park Place1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Market Mohawk ApartmentsFlat w/ Juliette Balcony2BR,1BA$1,489

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South, OH

As of November 02, 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 1183 Linwood Ave Model at 1183 Linwood Ave, Unit 1183 Linwood Ave starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 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
1183 Linwood Ave, Unit 1183 Linwood Ave1183 Linwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
557 E Whittier St, Unit 557 E Whittier St557 E Whittier St2BR,1.5BA$1.18
954 S Ohio Ave, Unit C954 S Ohio Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
239 E Whittier St, Unit 239 E Whittier239 E Whittier St1BR,1BA$1.60
Market Mohawk ApartmentsDesigner Flat2BR,1BA$1.66
Discovery Park Place1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
ELEVATE 3401x11BR,1BA$1.89
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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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.

What is the most affordable Near South Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Near South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at ELEVATE 340 and starts from $1,613.

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