Cheap Homes for Rent in Olde Town East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (71 Rentals)

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property at 1679 E Whittier St

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1679 E Whittier St

ColumbusOH43206
property at 494 Forest St

$1,100

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494 Forest St

ColumbusOH43206
property at 1245 S 17th St

$1,195

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$1,195
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 23

1245 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43206

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property at 1288 Oakwood Ave

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1288 Oakwood Ave

ColumbusOH43206
property at 1427 1/2 Bryden Rd

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1427 1/2 Bryden Road Unit

1427 1/2 Bryden Rd
ColumbusOH43205
property at 738 Bryden Rd

$1,295

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$1,295
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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738 Bryden Rd, Unit 3C

738 Bryden Rd
ColumbusOH43205
property at 451 E Town St

$1,095 - $1,695

1 Bedroom Rentals

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451 E Town St

ColumbusOH43215

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property at 332 S 3rd St

$1,300

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$1,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

332 S 3rd St, Unit 2

332 S 3rd St
ColumbusOH43215
property at 1275 E Kossuth St

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1275 E Kossuth St

ColumbusOH43206
property at 816 Wager St

$1,395

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$1,395
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$1,395

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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816 Wager St

ColumbusOH43206

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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
property at 519 E Hinman Ave

$1,420

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$1,420
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$1,420

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

519 E Hinman Ave

ColumbusOH43207
property at 366 Gilbert St

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

366 Gilbert St

ColumbusOH43205
property at 492 E Markison Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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492 E Markison Ave

ColumbusOH43207
property at 363 S 17th St

$1,450

2 Bedroom Rentals

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363 S 17th St

ColumbusOH43205

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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
The Livingston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
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
Franklin Park Apartments1 Month free for qualified applicants ** 1br/ 2...1BR,1BA$850

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

As of March 10, 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 767 Wager St Model at 767 Wager St, Unit 767 starting at $1,950 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus 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
767 Wager St, Unit 767767 Wager St2BR,2BA$1.17
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Fairwood Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
835 E Mithoff StTwo Beds2BR,1BA$1.03
Fair Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Jenkins Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
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 655 Apartments for Rent in Olde Town East Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $8,955. There are also 172 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Olde Town East Columbus ranging from $855 to $5,500.

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 $855 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,254.

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 $8,556, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $4,467. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,750.

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