Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olde Towne East Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (7 Rentals)

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Broadmoor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadmoor

880-886 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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1150 Bryden
1 Bedroom Apartments

1150 Bryden

1150 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

775 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gemma

1117 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205
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Cheapest Available Olde Towne East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olde Towne East area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at 1157 Bryden Rd priced from $800. 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable Olde Towne East apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1157 Bryden Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$800
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde Towne East, OH

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olde Towne East 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 Towne East 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 Towne East 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
245 Miller AveTwo Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
270 S Champion Ave, Unit 264 S Champion270 S Champion Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
The EthanElla East Skyline1BR,1BA$1.55
Yardley ApartmentsElliot1BR,1BA$1.99
1157 Bryden Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Triumph ApartmentsThe Carbon1BR,1BA$1.92
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.87
Flats on East GayStudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olde Towne East Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olde Towne East?

The cheapest apartment in Olde Towne East is 1157 Bryden Rd which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Olde Towne East costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olde Towne East?

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 6 regular apartments in Olde Towne East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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