Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olde Towne East Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (6 Rentals)

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Broadmoor

880-886 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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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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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Triumph ApartmentsThe Lead1BR,1BA$1,199
Yardley ApartmentsGilbert1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
163 S 17th St, Unit 163163 S 17th St2BR,2BA$1.00
The EthanCarlton West Skyview2BR,2BA$1.65
245 Miller AveTwo Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Yardley ApartmentsMcAllister1BR,1.5BA$2.32
Triumph ApartmentsThe Carbon1BR,1BA$2.01
1149 E Rich St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$42.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olde Towne East, Columbus, OH

Ranked #181

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 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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