Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Preserve South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (43 Rentals)

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The Ridge at Chestnut Hill
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$1,164 - $2,234
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The Ridge at Chestnut Hill

6108 Chestnut Ridge DrColumbus, OH 43230
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$2,195

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

6306 Marsh Wren Drive

ColumbusOH43230
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Albany Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Albany Glen

3691 Albany ChaseColumbus, OH 43230

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HQ Flats
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$1,229 - $2,059
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HQ Flats

6249 Walton Breck WayWesterville, OH 43081
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The Vista at Rocky Fork
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$1,299 - $2,199
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The Vista at Rocky Fork

700 Vista DrGahanna, OH 43230
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Hamilton Woods
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$1,399 - $1,849
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Hamilton Woods

5300 Oak Passage DrWesterville, OH 43081
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Camden Annex
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Annex

6363 Jordan Louise DrNew Albany, OH 43054
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Residences of Gahanna
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Residences of Gahanna

1400 Hollybrier DrGahanna, OH 43230
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Preserve South, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Preserve South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Preserve South area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Annhurst (OH) priced from $800. Elms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Preserve South apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Annhurst (OH)Studio One Bath StandardStudio,1BA$800
Elms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$970
Lake Forest ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,066
Enclave at Albany Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Fairway LakesThe Palmer1BR,1BA$1,105
Magnolia Trace ApartmentsCherry1BR,1BA$1,149
The Ridge at Chestnut HillHighlander Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,164
Estates at New AlbanyLilly1BR,1BA$1,195
The Woods at Perry LaneFoxfire1BR,1BA$1,203
Silvertree at Little Turtle ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,207

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preserve South, OH

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Preserve South area is the $1.30 price per square foot Cyprus Model at Bercley Woods Townhomes in the in the Cassady neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Preserve South apartment is the North Carolina Model at The Garratt Townhomes & Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the North East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Preserve South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bercley Woods TownhomesCyprus3BR,2.5BA$1.30
The Garratt Townhomes & ApartmentsNorth Carolina2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Blendon Woods ApartmentsThe Sycamore Renovated2BR,2BA$1.48
Cherry Bottom Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Residences of Gahanna2X2 Pinehurst2BR,2BA$1.53
Palmer House Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath-1144 sqft2BR,2BA$1.43
The Village at Appian Way2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome Reno2BR,1BA$1.28
Baxter ParkCedar2BR,2BA$1.51
Fairway LakesThe Palmer1BR,1BA$1.31
Elms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.29

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Preserve South, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Preserve South Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Preserve South?

The cheapest apartment in Preserve South is Annhurst (OH) which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Preserve South costs $2,129.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Preserve South?

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 4 regular apartments in Preserve South 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 Preserve South?

Cheap apartments in Preserve South have an average cost of $158 which is $1,971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Preserve South.

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