Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olde Towne East Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (6 Rentals)
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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 |
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Olde Towne East Studio Apartments | $1,315 | $1,130 | $1,500 |
Olde Towne East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $750 | $2,100 |
Olde Towne East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $1,200 | $2,095 |
Olde Towne East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $1,400 | $2,650 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC priced from $839. Triumph Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Olde Towne East apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Triumph Apartments | The Lead | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Yardley Apartments | Gilbert | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde Towne East, OH
As of July 30, 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 163 S 17th St Model at 163 S 17th St, Unit 163 starting at $1,695 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Discovery District 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. |
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610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom | 5BR,5BA | $1.02 |
163 S 17th St, Unit 163 | 163 S 17th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
The Ethan | Carlton West Skyview | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
245 Miller Ave | Two Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Yardley Apartments | McAllister | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.32 |
Triumph Apartments | The Carbon | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
1149 E Rich St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $42.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOlde Towne East, Columbus, OH
Ranked #181
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 610 - 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 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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