Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Preserve South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $800 (45 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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Chestnut Hill Apartments
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$1,234 - $1,799
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Chestnut Hill Apartments

4610 Weatherford LnColumbus, OH 43230
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property at 6306 Marsh Wren Drive

$2,095

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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 - $2,019
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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 - $2,449
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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
Fairway LakesThe Palmer1BR,1BA$1,089
Enclave at Albany Park1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,125
Silvertree at Little Turtle ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,150
The Ridge at Chestnut HillHighlander Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,164
Arden ParkHolister1BR,1BA$1,186
The Residence at Christopher Wren ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,217
Cherryblossom Way North1x11BR,1BA$1,225
Lake Forest ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,229

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preserve South, OH

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Preserve South area is the $1.30 price per square foot North Carolina Model at The Garratt Townhomes & Apartments in the in the Gould Park neighborhood starting from $1,665. The second greatest value Preserve South apartment is the Summit Renovated Model at The Villas & St. Andrews at Little Turtle starting at $1,555 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Gould Park 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.
The Garratt Townhomes & ApartmentsNorth Carolina2BR,2.5BA$1.30
The Villas & St. Andrews at Little TurtleSummit Renovated2BR,2BA$1.43
Blendon Woods ApartmentsThe Willow Renovated2BR,2BA$1.52
Albany CommonsThe Tudor2BR,2BA$1.38
The Village at Appian Way2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome Reno2BR,1BA$1.28
Baxter ParkCedar2BR,2BA$1.54
Clifton Park Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom-1007 Sqft2BR,1BA$1.47
Magnolia Trace ApartmentsBlendon2BR,2BA$1.46
Fairway LakesThe Palmer1BR,1BA$1.29
Elms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Preserve South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Preserve South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Preserve South is under $1,229.

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 $2,350.

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 10 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 $704 which is $1,646 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Preserve South.

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