
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southern Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $874 (37 Rentals)


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Mason Run

Steeplechase Village

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Indian Mound

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Park Trails Apartments

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3402 Beachworth Dr

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1074 Tobi Dr

Windmiller Pointe

3871 Laguna Dr
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George's Creek Apartments

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The Franklin at Crossridge

6733 Dorothy's Crossing

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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 | $747 | $695 | $789 |
| Outer Southern Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $625 | $3,094 |
| Outer Southern Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $665 | $3,733 |
Outer Southern Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $874 | $4,544 |
| Outer Southern Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $970 | $1,995 |
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Glendening Elementary 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 $875.
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 $874, while the average apartment in Outer Southern Columbus costs $1,717.
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 41 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 $318 which is $1,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southern Columbus.
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