Cheap Homes for Rent in Near South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (30 Rentals)

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property at 494 Forest St

$1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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494 Forest St

ColumbusOH43206

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property at 1245 S 17th St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

1245 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43206
property at 1288 Oakwood Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1288 Oakwood Ave

ColumbusOH43206

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property at 492 E Markison Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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492 E Markison Ave

ColumbusOH43207
property at 363 S 17th St

$1,450

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

363 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43205

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property at 367 S 17th St

$1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

367 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43205
property at 369 S 17th St

$1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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369 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43205

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 SquareMarinStudio,1BA$1,030
ELEVATE 3401x11BR,1BA$1,161
The Ethan1BR – Accelerated Price Strategy1BR,1BA$1,175
The BarrettJaeger1BR,1BA$1,394
Market Mohawk ApartmentsFlat w/ Juliette Balcony2BR,1BA$1,559

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South, OH

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near South area is the $0.94 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 $1,600. 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$0.94
767 Wager St, Unit 767767 Wager St2BR,2BA$1.17
303 E Livingston Ave, Unit 303303 E Livingston Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
672 Stewart Ave, Unit 672 Stewart Ave672 Stewart Ave3BR,1BA$1.28
Market Mohawk ApartmentsTower Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.80
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
The Ethan1BR – Accelerated Price Strategy1BR,1BA$1.72
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
ELEVATE 3401x11BR,1BA$1.89
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near South, Columbus, OH

Ranked #167

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Near South

What type of rentals are currently available in Near South?

There are currently 222 Apartments for Rent in Near South, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $9,973. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near South ranging from $1,040 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Near South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Near South ranges from $1,040 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,941.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Near South?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Near South range from $1,300 to $9,973, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,045 to $3,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,845 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Kim Mooneyham

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.