Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (43 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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1580 E Mound St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1580 E Mound St

1580 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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The Livingston
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Livingston

1573 E Livingston AveColumbus, 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. Columbus Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Near South apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$739
Jaeger SquareMarinStudio,1BA$1,020
One at the PenninsulaS1-3-100Studio,1BA$1,050
Library ParkS6Studio,1BA$1,145
The Livingston2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,150
The EthanTHEA- ADA Accessible1BR,1BA$1,200
The BarrettJaeger1BR,1BA$1,274
Yardley ApartmentsBryden1BR,1BA$1,275
LC RiverSouthAshley1BR,1BA$1,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South, OH

As of May 28, 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 Kossuth Model at Brewers Yard starting at $1,593 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Olde Towne East 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
Brewers YardKossuth1BR,1BA$1.53
437 Stoddart Ave, Unit 437437 Stoddart Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
Market Mohawk ApartmentsDesigner Flat2BR,1BA$1.66
The Livingston2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.26
Flats on VineSonoma1BR,1BA$2.10
LC RiverSouth1x1 A - BTY1BR,1BA$2.02
The EthanElla West Skyline1BR,1BA$1.90
Yardley ApartmentsBryden1BR,1BA$1.93
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Near South, Columbus, OH

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Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH 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.

What is the most affordable Near South Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Near South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columbus Park Apartments and starts from $1,129.

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