Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southern Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $541 (133 Rentals)

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Aries Court
$840

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Base Rent$840
Total Monthly Price$840
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Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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property at 1679 Smith Rd
$1,050
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1679 Smith Rd

ColumbusOH43207
property at 362 E Markison Ave
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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362 E Markison Ave

ColumbusOH43207

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property at 3445 Beachworth Dr
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
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3445 Beachworth Dr

ColumbusOH43232
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Timbercreek
$1,207 - $1,492

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Base Rent$1,207 - $1,492
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Timbercreek

3264 Green Meadows StColumbus, OH 43207
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Outer Southern Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southern Columbus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southern Columbus area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes priced from $695. The Retreat at Walnut Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $733. Here are the most affordable Outer Southern Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$695
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR, 1BA$733
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe AlumStudio, 1BA$739
West Of EastlandStudio ApartmentStudio, 1BA$749
Mason RunMasr 0AStudio, 1BA$757
Olde Cape Colony1x11BR, 1BA$759
George's Creek Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$778
KP EASTLAND, LLC1 BD 1 BA1BR, 1BA$800
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$804
AmesburyStudio ApartmentStudio, 1BA$851

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southern Columbus, OH

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southern Columbus area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Oak Bend Commons in the Preston Trails neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Outer Southern Columbus apartment is the 3/2.5 Model at Park Trails Apartments in the Southeast Canal Winchester neighborhood starting at $1,475 with a $1.14 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southern Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak Bend Commons2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR, 2.5BA$0.94
Park Trails Apartments3/2.53BR, 2.5BA$1.14
Countryview East Apartments3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR, 2.5BA$1.09
Steeplechase VillageTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR, 1.5BA$0.96
Preserve at Winchester CrossingThe Brook2BR, 1.5BA$1.08
The Life at Green ArborSycamore2BR, 1.5BA$1.17
George's Creek Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$0.89
Ashley Village2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.13
187 Currier Dr2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.12
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$0.92

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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 $851.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southern Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southern Columbus is Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Outer Southern Columbus costs $1,300.

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 35 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 $442 which is $858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southern Columbus.

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