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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Broadway Apartments
Studio to 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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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 Studio unit found at Broadway Apartments priced from $750. 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
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$750
ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Triumph ApartmentsThe Carbon1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde Towne East, OH

As of September 13, 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 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 Two Bed 1 Bath Model at 245 Miller Ave starting at $1,525 with a $1.56 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.
ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
245 Miller AveTwo Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
The FrisbieT2BR,1BA$1.78
787 Bryden Rd787 Bryden Rd1BR,1BA$1.12
270 S Champion Ave, Unit 270 S Champion270 S Champion Ave2BR,1BA$1.37
The EthanElla East Skyline1BR,1BA$1.99
Triumph ApartmentsThe Lead1BR,1BA$1.82
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olde Towne East, Columbus, OH

Ranked #192

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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 the price of a cheap apartment in Olde Towne East?

The cheapest apartment in Olde Towne East is ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC which is listed at $839, 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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