
Apartments for Rent in the Near South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH Under $2,000 (88 Rentals)


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The Barrett

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Market Mohawk Apartments

ELEVATE 340

Jaeger Square

The Arbor

835 E Mithoff St

Nazareth Towers-62 & Older

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321 E Livingston Ave, Unit Apt. B

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662 Southwood Avenue
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1234 S Champion Ave

366 E Mithoff St

965 E Rich St

963 E Rich St, Unit 965

998 E Whittier St

1032 Ellsworth Ave, Unit 1034

1288 Oakwood Ave

798 E Whittier St

815 Wilson Ave

813 Wilson Ave, Unit 1
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247 E Jenkins Ave

1563 Gault St

1276 Wager St

1615 E Fulton St

1165 E Whittier St

1167 E Whittier St

662 Southwood Ave

1415 Gault St

1339 E Kossuth St

589 1/2-301-302 S Ohio Ave
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1621 E Main St

273 Thurman Ave

1414 E Columbus St

1246 S Washington Ave

648 Carpenter St

824 Studer Ave

965 E Rich St

369 S 17th St

866-868-868 Ellsworth Ave

1249 Oakwood Ave
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498 E Kossuth St

1538 E Livingston Ave

736-738-738 Seymour Ave

498 S Ohio Ave

736 Seymour Ave

363 S 17th St

850-852 E Livingston Ave

1244 S Ohio Ave

1421 Gault St

1384 E Main St
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Near South, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near South Studio Apartments | $1,191 | $300 | $2,000 |
| Near South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $300 | $3,069 |
| Near South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $300 | $6,440 |
| Near South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $1,290 | $3,025 |
| Near South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,441 | $1,900 | $5,623 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear South, Columbus, OH
Ranked #179
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Near South
How much are Studio apartments in Near South?
There are currently 72 Studio Apartments in Near South with rent ranges from $300 to $2,000 with an average price of $1,191.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Near South Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Near South ranges from $300 to $3,069 with an average monthly rent of $1,671.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Near South cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Near South range from $300 to $6,440. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,159.
How expensive are Near South Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 31 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Near South on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,290 to $3,025 - averaging $1,933 for the location.
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Ask Columbus workers where they live, and you’ll hear the same neighborhood names: University District, Clintonville, Near East Side, North Columbus, and West Columbus.
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