Cheap Homes for Rent in the Olde Town East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (31 Rentals)

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property at 362 E Markison Ave

$1,100

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362 E Markison Ave

ColumbusOH43207
property at 798 E Whittier St

$1,150

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798 E Whittier St

ColumbusOH43206

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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 1009 Lilley Ave

$900 - $1,400

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1009 Lilley Ave

ColumbusOH43206

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
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$764
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$800
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Franklin Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899

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

As of July 25, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Jenkins Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.26
1116-1122 Cole St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
SkyView3 BR, 1 BA - Classic3BR,1BA$1.26
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96
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 $10,010. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Olde Town East Columbus ranging from $850 to $7,500.

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 $850 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,062.

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 $695 to $7,346, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $4,467. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

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