Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (72 Rentals)

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property at 1245 S 17th St

$1,195

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$1,195
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1245 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43206
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Market Mohawk Apartments
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$1,199 - $1,850
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Market Mohawk Apartments

399 S Grant AveColumbus, OH 43215
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property at 1288 Oakwood Ave

$1,250

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$1,250
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1288 Oakwood Ave

ColumbusOH43206
property at 1275 E Kossuth St

$1,299

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1275 E Kossuth St

ColumbusOH43206
property at 366 Gilbert St

$1,350

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366 Gilbert St

ColumbusOH43205
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The Barrett
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$1,394 - $3,004
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The Barrett

345 E Deshler AveColumbus, OH 43206
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1467 E Mound
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1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, OH 43205
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FRANCIS HOUSE

1640 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 $750. 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$750
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$925
Jaeger SquareHeatonStudio,1BA$1,058
ELEVATE 3401x11BR,1BA$1,161
The Ethan1BR – Accelerated Price Strategy1BR,1BA$1,175
The Arbor1X11BR,1BA$1,371
The BarrettJaeger1BR,1BA$1,394
Market Mohawk ApartmentsFlat w/ Juliette Balcony2BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South, OH

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near South area is the $0.88 price per square foot 1283 E Fulton St Model at 1283 E Fulton St, Unit 1283 East Fulton Street in the in the Olde Towne East neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Near South apartment is the 767 Wager St Model at 767 Wager St, Unit 767 starting at $1,950 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
1283 E Fulton St, Unit 1283 East Fulton Street1283 E Fulton St2BR,1BA$0.88
767 Wager St, Unit 767767 Wager St2BR,2BA$1.17
1145 Jaeger St, Unit B1145 Jaeger St2BR,2BA$1.32
Market Mohawk ApartmentsFlat w/ Balcony2BR,1BA$1.78
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
The EthanElla West Plus1BR,1BA$1.97
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
ELEVATE 3401x11BR,1BA$1.89
The BarrettJaeger1BR,1BA$2.49
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Near South, Columbus, OH

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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 Jaeger Square and starts from $7,594.

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