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

One at the Penninsula
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Building A at Gravity

1316 Fair Ave

322-324-324 S Ohio Ave

1384 E Main St

804 1/2 E Main St

322 S Ohio Ave
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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 | $1,356 | $1,000 | $2,090 |
Olde Towne East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $775 | $3,525 |
Olde Towne East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $1,190 | $5,770 |
Olde Towne East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $1,500 | $7,945 |
Olde Towne East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,725 | $5,280 | $8,170 |
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There are currently 31 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Building A at Gravity | Ambrosia | Studio,1BA | $905 |
Triumph Apartments | The Tin | 1BR,1BA | $973 |
Jaeger Square | Marin | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
One at the Penninsula | S1-3-80 | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
LC RiverSouth | S1 - MTN | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
Frisbie | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Library Park | S6 | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
The Ethan | THEA- ADA Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Yardley Apartments | Bryden | 1BR,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 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 |
985 High | Diamond | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Brewers Yard | Jaeger | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Grant Park | The Lincoln | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Flats on Vine | Sonoma | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
The Ethan | Ella West Skyline | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Frisbie | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Triumph Apartments | The Carbon | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
LC RiverSouth | S1 - MTN | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
Building A at Gravity | Ambrosia | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOlde Towne East, Columbus, OH
Ranked #105
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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 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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