
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southern Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $665 (92 Rentals)


Columbus Park Apartments

187 Currier Dr

Winchester Oaks

The Retreat at Walnut Creek

1796 Holburn Ave

1779 Holburn Ave

Mason Run

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The Vale at Walnut Creek

218-222 Hinkle Ave

SkyView

Kimberly Court Apartments

1679 Smith Rd

The Flats on Kimberly

444 E Woodrow Ave

Indian Mound

Chatham Village
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362 E Markison Ave

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Timbercreek

Columbus Renaissance Housing I

Steeplechase Village

1516 S High St

The Life at Green Arbor

25 E Markison Ave

3445 Beachworth Dr
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Water's Edge Apartments

Capital Pointe - Woodview

Chantry Village Luxury Apartments

Park Trails Apartments

3870-3872-3872 Petzinger Rd

Millstone Lakes Apartments

117-119-119 E Innis Ave

3838 Petzinger Rd
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The Charles at Bexley

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Berwick Grove

Parsons Village West

Indian Meadows Apartments

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Highview Place Apartments

187 Currier Dr

Marsh Run

347 1/2 E Welch Ave
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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 | $777 | $630 | $961 |
| Outer Southern Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,244 | $625 | $2,639 |
Outer Southern Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $665 | $3,232 |
| Outer Southern Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $900 | $8,409 |
| Outer Southern Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $999 | $2,484 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOuter Southern Columbus, Columbus, OH
Ranked #33
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 $850.
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 $1,296.
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 33 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 $409 which is $887 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southern Columbus.
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