
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Alum Creek Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $899 (19 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Alum Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alum Creek Studio Apartments | $784 | $739 | $820 |
| South Alum Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $789 | $2,347 |
South Alum Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $899 | $2,569 |
| South Alum Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $1,129 | $1,550 |
| South Alum Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $1,471 | $1,646 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Alum Creek, Columbus, OH
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2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH
Hamilton Township High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Alum Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Alum Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Alum Creek is under $1,392.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Alum Creek?
The cheapest apartment in South Alum Creek is Columbus Park Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in South Alum Creek costs $1,521.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Alum Creek?
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 7 regular apartments in South Alum Creek 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 South Alum Creek?
Cheap apartments in South Alum Creek have an average cost of $232 which is $1,289 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Alum Creek.
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