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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. Jaeger Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,094. Here are the most affordable Near South apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Jaeger SquareMarinStudio,1BA$1,094
The Livingston2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,150
Market Mohawk ApartmentsTerrace Flat1BR,1BA$1,360
The EthanElla East Skyline1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near South, OH

As of September 10, 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 695 Reinhard Ave Model at 695 Reinhard Ave, Unit 695 starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the South 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.
414-416 E. Whittier St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.85
695 Reinhard Ave, Unit 695695 Reinhard Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.23
1197 S 22nd St, Unit 11971197 S 22nd St2BR,1BA$1.27
The Livingston2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.26
The BarrettMoeller1BR,1BA$2.00
315 Forest St, Unit 315315 Forest St2BR,1BA$1.87
1205 S Washington Ave, Unit B1205 S Washington Ave1BR,1BA$1.56
The EthanElla East Skyline1BR,1BA$1.99
Market Mohawk ApartmentsTerrace Flat1BR,1BA$1.95
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near South, Columbus, OH

Ranked #186

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 226 Apartments for Rent in Near South, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $6,314. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near South ranging from $575 to $3,200.

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 $575 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,851.

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 $1,149 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,179 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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