
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olde Towne East Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Olde Towne East area of Columbus.


1002 Bryden Rd

Flats on East Gay

889-895-895 E Fulton St

Yardley Apartments

The Ethan
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1109-1111-1111 Franklin Ave

828 E Main St

Broadmoor

1150 Bryden
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Broadway Apartments

The Gemma

331 Kendall Pl

245 Miller Ave

1170 Bryden Rd

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Olde Towne East, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Olde Towne East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde Towne East Studio Apartments | $1,249 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Olde Towne East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $800 | $2,100 |
| Olde Towne East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $800 | $2,095 |
| Olde Towne East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,993 | $1,525 | $2,650 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Olde Towne East Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 Studio unit found at Broadway Apartments priced from $800. 1157 Bryden Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Olde Towne East apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 1157 Bryden Rd | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| Flats on East Gay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Ethan | 1BR – Accelerated Price Strategy | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde Towne East, OH
As of April 29, 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 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 Towne East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom | 5BR,5BA | $1.02 |
| 1283 E Fulton St, Unit 1283 East Fulton Street | 1283 E Fulton St | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 49 N 20th St, Unit 49 N. 20th Street | 49 N 20th St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| The Frisbie | H | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| The Ethan | Ella West Plus | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Yardley Apartments | Elliot | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 1157 Bryden Rd | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Flats on East Gay | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Broadway Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olde Towne East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Olde Towne East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olde Towne East is under $1,699.
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 5 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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