Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olde Town East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (168 Rentals)

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602 E Town St, Unit 13
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602 E Town St, Unit 13

602 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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1679 Smith Rd

ColumbusOH43207

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Olde Town East Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR, 1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio, 1BA$450
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio, 1BA$739
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$764
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio, 1BA$795
Franklin Park Apartments1BR, Small, Renovated1BR, 1BA$800
499 E Columbus St1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$820
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR, 1BA$825
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde Town East Columbus, OH

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olde Town East Columbus area is the $1.18 price per square foot 15 E G ay st 2C Model at The Day Companies Downtown in the Discovery District neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value Olde Town East Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large Model at 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC in the Near East Side neighborhood starting at $1,110 with a $0.93 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olde Town East Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Day Companies Downtown15 E G ay st 2C1BR, 1BA$1.18
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large2BR, 1BA$0.93
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$0.94
SkyView3 BR, 1 BA - Classic3BR, 1BA$1.16
69 N 20th St, Unit A69 N 20th St2BR, 1BA$1.28
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR, 1BA$1.03
Columbus Renaissance Housing I2 Bdr2BR, 1BA$1.31
Jenkins Lofts2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.18
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$0.96
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio, 1BA$0.67

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Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio including Olde Town East Columbus, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $839.

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 $1,632.

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 30 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 $310 which is $1,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olde Town East Columbus.

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