Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olde Towne East Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (31 Rentals)

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Broadmoor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadmoor

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

Broadway Apartments

775 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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The Gemma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gemma

1117 Oak StColumbus, OH 43205
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18th Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18th Street Lofts

166-178 S Eighteenth StColumbus, OH 43205
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151 Sherman Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

151 Sherman Ave

151 Sherman AveColumbus, OH 43205
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Olde Towne East, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olde Towne East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olde Towne East area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC priced from $839. Building A at Gravity has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable Olde Towne East apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Building A at GravityAmbrosiaStudio,1BA$905
Triumph ApartmentsThe Tin1BR,1BA$973
Jaeger SquareMarinStudio,1BA$1,020
One at the PenninsulaS1-3-80Studio,1BA$1,075
LC RiverSouthS1 - MTNStudio,1BA$1,085
Frisbie1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Library ParkS6Studio,1BA$1,145
The EthanTHEA- ADA Accessible1BR,1BA$1,200
Yardley ApartmentsBryden1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde Towne East, OH

As of June 07, 2025 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 Diamond Model at 985 High starting at $2,700 with a $1.88 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
985 HighDiamond2BR,2BA$1.88
Brewers YardJaeger1BR,1BA$1.75
Grant ParkThe Lincoln1BR,1BA$1.87
Flats on VineSonoma1BR,1BA$2.21
The EthanElla West Skyline1BR,1BA$2.01
Frisbie1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
Triumph ApartmentsThe Carbon1BR,1BA$1.92
LC RiverSouthS1 - MTNStudio ,1BA$2.14
Building A at GravityAmbrosiaStudio ,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olde Towne East, Columbus, OH

Ranked #105

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Olde Towne East Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,275.

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

The cheapest apartment in Olde Towne East is 610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC which is listed at $839, while the average apartment in Olde Towne East costs $6,725.

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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