
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olde Town East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (172 Rentals)
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Lofts at 40 Long

Belmont Apartments

Townley Court Apartments

1694 S Washington Ave

Fairwood Commons

Columbus Park Apartments

1949 Parsons Ave

208 Southwood Ave

620 E. Town Street Apartments
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321 E Livingston Ave, Unit Apt. B

824 Studer Ave

1414 E Columbus St

Franklin Park Apartments

190 Jefferson Ave

SkyView

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

The Gaetz

866-868-868 Ellsworth Ave

47 Parsons Ave
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Washington Place Apartments

150 N. Third Street Apartments

Library Park

45 Governor Pl

Granville Woods Lofts

Adelphi Quarter

Continental Tower

1732-1734-1734 E Whittier St
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Harlow on Main

1468-1474 S High St

521-523-523 Cline St

751 E Mithoff St

1436 Oakwood Ave

218-222 Hinkle Ave

840 E Whittier St

528 Lilley Ave

Topiary Park Crossing
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Xander on State

Flats on East Gay

The Americana Apartments

221-223 E Livingston Ave

High and Cherry

The Day Companies Downtown

311 E Jenkins Ave

Yardley Apartments

River & Rich

303 Front St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Olde Town East Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde Town East Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,280 | $300 | $2,425 |
| Olde Town East Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $300 | $4,028 |
| Olde Town East Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $300 | $6,777 |
| Olde Town East Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,205 | $695 | $7,557 |
| Olde Town East Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $1,649 | $4,811 |
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Cheapest Available Olde Town East Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olde Town East Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here are the most affordable Olde Town East Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $300 |
| Belmont Apartments | Student Room | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| Fairwood Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $764 |
| Columbus Park Apartments | The Alum | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Broadway Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 620 E. Town Street Apartments | 1 BR - +$50 Water | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| Lockbourne Greene | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
| Franklin Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Gaetz | Micro | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde Town East Columbus, OH
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olde Town East Columbus area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Olde Town East Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC starting at $1,400 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olde Town East Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom | 5BR,5BA | $1.02 |
| 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| SkyView | 3 BR, 1 BA - Classic | 3BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 69 N 20th St, Unit I | 69 N 20th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Columbus Renaissance Housing I | 2 Bdr | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Jenkins Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Fairwood Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Lockbourne Greene | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Nazareth Towers-62 & Older | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olde Town East Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Olde Town East Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olde Town East Columbus is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olde Town East Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Olde Town East Columbus is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Olde Town East Columbus costs $1,695.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olde Town East Columbus?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 65 regular apartments in Olde Town East Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Olde Town East Columbus?
Cheap apartments in Olde Town East Columbus have an average cost of $199 which is $1,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olde Town East Columbus.
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