
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southern Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $665 (97 Rentals)


3011 Markham Rd

Columbus Park Apartments

Winchester Oaks

Mason Run

Capital Pointe - Woodview

Heather Glen Townhomes

Ashley Village

The Vale at Walnut Creek

SkyView
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The Flats on Kimberly

The Retreat at Walnut Creek

Kimberly Court Apartments

Chatham Village

Indian Mound

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Timbercreek

Lakeshore Cove

Clear Stone Place

Steeplechase Village

Madison Grove Townhomes
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3445 Beachworth Dr

Water's Edge Apartments

2490 Burgandy Ln, Unit 2490

Park Trails Apartments

Millstone Lakes Apartments

Chantry Village Luxury Apartments

The Lofton

The Charles at Bexley

The Life at Green Arbor

Haven's Edge
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Reserve at Capital Pointe

Berwick Grove

Parsons Village West

Indian Meadows Apartments

Kimberly Crossings (126)

Highview Place Apartments

Marsh Run

Eastland Manor

Garden View Flats

Montrose Square
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Fair Oaks Apartments

1648 Smith Rd

Riverside Trail Apartments

Lockbourne Greene

2523 Burgandy Ln

Columbus Renaissance Housing I

Riverdale Plaza

Preserve at Canal

287 E Woodrow Ave

287 E Woodrow Ave, Unit 289
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Outer Southern Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Southern Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Southern Columbus Studio Apartments | $782 | $695 | $961 |
| Outer Southern Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,224 | $625 | $2,551 |
Outer Southern Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $665 | $2,655 |
| Outer Southern Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $900 | $8,409 |
| Outer Southern Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $999 | $1,800 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOuter Southern Columbus, Columbus, OH
Ranked #31
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Outer Southern Columbus, Columbus, OH
Glendening Elementary School
Hamilton Township High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southern Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southern Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southern Columbus is under $904.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southern Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Southern Columbus is George's Creek Apartments which is listed at $778, while the average apartment in Outer Southern Columbus costs $1,816.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southern Columbus?
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 13 regular apartments in Outer Southern Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer Southern Columbus?
Cheap apartments in Outer Southern Columbus have an average cost of $138 which is $1,678 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southern Columbus.
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