Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (62 Rentals)

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property at 362 E Markison Ave

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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362 E Markison Ave

ColumbusOH43207

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

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property at 1098 Miller Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1098 Miller Ave

ColumbusOH43206
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The Barrett
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$1,394 - $3,004
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$1,394 - $3,004
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The Barrett

345 E Deshler AveColumbus, OH 43206
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property at 1014 Miller Ave

$1,395

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$1,395
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1014 Miller Ave

ColumbusOH43206
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1467 E Mound
1 Bedroom Apartments

1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, OH 43205

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1008 Parsons Ave.
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1008 Parsons Ave.

1000-1008 Parsons AveColumbus, OH 43206
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FRANCIS HOUSE
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FRANCIS HOUSE

1640 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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1072 Forest St
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1072 Forest St

1072 Forest StColumbus, OH 43206
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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. 1447 East Fulton Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Near South apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
1447 East Fulton Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$925
ELEVATE 3401x11BR,1BA$1,099
NCH HFF - 374-378 S 18th St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,163
Market Mohawk ApartmentsGateway StudioStudio,1BA$1,199
The EthanElla West Skyview1BR,1BA$1,250
The BarrettJaeger1BR,1BA$1,394

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South, OH

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near South area is the $1.68 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at 365 Frebis Ave in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $3,025. The second greatest value Near South apartment is the 3BR/1.5BA Model at Schiller Terrace starting at $1,750 with a $1.40 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.
365 Frebis Ave3 Bed3BR,3.5BA$1.68
Schiller Terrace3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.40
315 Forest St, Unit 317315 Forest St2BR,1BA$1.55
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
The EthanElla West1BR,1BA$1.97
ELEVATE 3401x11BR,1BA$1.79
Market Mohawk ApartmentsTower Flat1BR,1BA$2.36
1447 East Fulton Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
476 E Columbus St, Unit Carlye Courtyard476 E Columbus St1BR,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 $1,599.

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