Cheap Homes for Rent in Olde Town East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (35 Rentals)

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property at 1275 E Kossuth St

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1275 E Kossuth St

ColumbusOH43206
property at 833 Lilley Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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833 Lilley Ave

ColumbusOH43205

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property at 1288 Oakwood Ave

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1288 Oakwood Ave

ColumbusOH43206

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property at 287 E Woodrow Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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287 E Woodrow Ave, Unit 289, Unit 289

287 E Woodrow Ave
ColumbusOH43207
property at 366 Gilbert St

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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366 Gilbert St

ColumbusOH43205
property at 367 S 17th St

$1,399

2 Bedroom Rentals

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367 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43205
property at 1686 Smith Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1686 Smith Rd

ColumbusOH43207

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property at 203 S 22nd St

$1,425

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203 S 22nd St

ColumbusOH43205
property at 363 S 17th St

$1,450

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363 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43205

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property at 369 S 17th St

$1,500

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369 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43205

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
Franklin Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
1157 Bryden Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$800
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$840

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

As of April 24, 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 1283 E Fulton St Model at 1283 E Fulton St, Unit 1283 East Fulton Street starting at $1,500 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Olde Towne East neighborhood. 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.
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
1283 E Fulton St, Unit 1283 East Fulton Street1283 E Fulton St2BR,1BA$0.88
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Fairwood Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Fair Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Lockbourne GreeneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Olde Town East Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Olde Town East Columbus?

There are currently 643 Apartments for Rent in Olde Town East Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $11,409. There are also 131 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Olde Town East Columbus ranging from $895 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Olde Town East Columbus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Olde Town East Columbus ranges from $895 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,127.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Olde Town East Columbus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Olde Town East Columbus range from $1,034 to $11,409, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $4,467. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,750.

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