Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Preserve South Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $517 (56 Rentals)

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Chestnut Hill Apartments
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$1,234 - $1,799

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Base Rent$1,234 - $1,799
Total Monthly Price$1,234 - $1,799
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chestnut Hill Apartments

4610 Weatherford LnColumbus, OH 43230
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property at 4046 Sweet Shadow Ave
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 8
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4046 Sweet Shadow Ave

ColumbusOH43230

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Beckley Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Beckley Townhomes

4725 Bayview PlColumbus, OH 43230
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Wendler Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wendler Commons

4860 Wendler BlvdColumbus, OH 43230
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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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Base Rent$1,229 - $2,059
Total Monthly Price$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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Base Rent$1,399 - $1,849
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Hamilton Woods

5300 Oak Passage DrWesterville, OH 43081
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ALBANY LANDINGS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ALBANY LANDINGS

5500 Bilberry LnWesterville, OH 43081
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Cameron Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cameron Ridge

1350 Underwood Farms BlvdGahanna, 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 $855. Silvertree at Little Turtle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,027. 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$855
Silvertree at Little Turtle ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,027
Wendler Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,035
Enclave at Albany ParkStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,129
Lake Forest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1,149
ALBANY LANDINGSThe Eagle2BR,2BA$1,204
Palmer House Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 695 sqft1BR,1BA$1,220
Cherryblossom Way North1x11BR,1BA$1,225
Sunbury SpringsThe Alum1BR,1BA$1,235
HQ FlatsDrew1BR,1BA$1,244

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preserve South, OH

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Preserve South area is the $1.15 price per square foot North Carolina Model at The Garratt Townhomes & Apartments in the in the Gould Park neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Preserve South apartment is the 2X2 Pinehurst Model at Residences of Gahanna starting at $1,689 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Gahanna 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$1.15
Residences of Gahanna2X2 Pinehurst2BR,2BA$1.45
Blendon Woods ApartmentsThe Willow Renovated2BR,2BA$1.52
Fairway LakesThe Hogan2BR,2BA$1.48
The Village at Appian Way2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome Reno2BR,1BA$1.28
Hudson SquareSuite B2BR,2BA$1.44
The Villas & St. Andrews at Little TurtleLandmark Renovated2BR,2BA$1.52
Magnolia Trace ApartmentsBlendon2BR,2BA$1.46
Wendler Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Lake Forest ApartmentsB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.44

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Preserve South, Columbus, OH

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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 $1,244.

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

The cheapest apartment in Preserve South is Silvertree at Little Turtle Apartments which is listed at $1,027, while the average apartment in Preserve South costs $1,525.

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 6 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 $1,061 which is $464 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Preserve South.

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