Cheap Homes for Rent in the Olde Town East Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $895 (38 Rentals)

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property at 1692 Bryden Rd
$995 - $1,000
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1692 Bryden Rd

ColumbusOH43205

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property at 362 E Markison Ave
$1,100

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Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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362 E Markison Ave

ColumbusOH43207

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property at 1288 Oakwood Ave
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1288 Oakwood Ave

ColumbusOH43206
property at 1098 Miller Ave
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1098 Miller Ave

ColumbusOH43206
property at 794 E Mound St
$1,300
2 Bedroom Rentals
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794 E Mound St

ColumbusOH43205
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property at 1014 Miller Ave
$1,325

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Base Rent$1,325

Total Monthly Price$1,325
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1014 Miller Ave

ColumbusOH43206
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property at 1620 E Broad St
$1,350 - $1,900
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1620 E Broad St

ColumbusOH43203
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property at 549 Fairwood Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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549 Fairwood Ave, Unit 549

549 Fairwood Ave
ColumbusOH43205
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property at 1009 Lilley Ave
$1,400
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1009 Lilley Ave

ColumbusOH43206
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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
Franklin Park ApartmentsStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$650
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$764
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio,1BA$789
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$795
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
The GaetzMicroStudio,1BA$899

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

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olde Town East Columbus area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Dining Room Model at 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Olde Town East Columbus apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large Model at 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC starting at $1,110 with a $0.93 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, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Dining Room2BR,2BA$0.93
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large2BR,1BA$0.93
780 Ann St, Unit 780780 Ann St2BR,1.5BA$1.34
1725 E Frankfort St, Unit 1725 E. Frankfort St, Columbus1725 E Frankfort St2BR,1BA$1.28
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Olde Town East Columbus

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

There are currently 652 Apartments for Rent in Olde Town East Columbus, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $6,455. There are also 155 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Olde Town East Columbus ranging from $895 to $5,000.

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 $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,995.

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 $6,455, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,230 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,549.

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