Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southern Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (38 Rentals)

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Seton South Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seton South Apartments

155 Highview BlvdColumbus, OH 43207
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Montrose Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montrose Square

2315 Seville AveColumbus, OH 43232
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Elim Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elim Manor

3180-3200 Elim Manor CtColumbus, OH 43232
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Aries Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Marsh Run
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Marsh Run

2393 Canal Bay WayColumbus, OH 43232
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Fair Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

1683 Smith RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Hendron Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hendron Park

5135 Hendron RdGroveport, OH 43125
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Chartwell Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chartwell Apartments

3683 Chartridge DrCanal Winchester, OH 43110
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STRATFORD EAST
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

STRATFORD EAST

3401 Quinlan BlvdCanal Winchester, OH 43110
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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 Juniper Crossing priced from $390. Gardenview Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Outer Southern Columbus apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Juniper Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$390
Gardenview FlatsYour Dream Apartment + 1 Month FREE — Only at G...Studio,1BA$700
Olde Cape Colony1x11BR,1BA$759
Winchester OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe Milbrook1BR,1BA$789
The Life at Edgewater LandingMAPLE1BR,1BA$809
Commons At Waters Edge1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$816
Clear Stone Place1x11BR,1BA$832
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$850
Capital Pointe - WoodviewCapp 1B1BR,1BA$858

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southern Columbus, OH

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southern Columbus area is the $0.89 price per square foot Ren 2 BR Townhome w/ Garage & UF Basement Model at Oak Bend Commons in the in the Preston Trails neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Outer Southern Columbus apartment is the 2 bed Model at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes starting at $850 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Eastland neighborhood. 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 CommonsRen 2 BR Townhome w/ Garage & UF Basement2BR,2.5BA$0.89
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.50
Madison Grove TownhomesUnit B 3 bedroom TH3BR,2.5BA$1.13
Preston PointeThe Erie2BR,1BA$1.14
Countryview East Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Riverdale PlazaAspen2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Lockbourne GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Winchester Lakes Apartments2 bed 1 bath garden2BR,1BA$1.15
Heather Glen Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.16
Juniper Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Southern Columbus, Columbus, OH

Ranked #28

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio, including Columbus. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Outer Southern Columbus Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

11 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 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 $858.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southern Columbus is Juniper Crossing which is listed at $390, while the average apartment in Outer Southern Columbus costs $1,805.

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 74 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 $147 which is $1,658 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southern Columbus.

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