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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Alum Creek Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (31 Rentals)
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$739 - $1,129Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Columbus Park Apartments
2143 Winslow DrColumbus, OH 43207
1805 S 6th St
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Aries Court
3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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$875 - $990Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30
Camellia Court
3835 Beth Ann DrColumbus, OH 43207
3011 Markham Rd
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Fair Oaks Apartments
1683 Smith RdColumbus, OH 43207
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1808-1810-1810 S 6th St
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$1,099 - $1,3492 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Indian Mound
3939 Rosland DrColumbus, OH 43207
2788 Thorndale Ave
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$1,157 - $1,5712 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Madison Grove Townhomes
2800 Booty DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Timbercreek
3264 Green Meadows StColumbus, OH 43207
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The Lofton
55 Fornof RdColumbus, OH 43207
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$1,325 - $1,5502 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Millstone Lakes Apartments
4133 Parkviewlake DrColumbus, OH 43207
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2737 Proclamation Way
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Seton South Apartments
155 Highview BlvdColumbus, OH 43207
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Garden View Flats
1316 Marion RdColumbus, OH 43207
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Indian Meadows Apartments
4050 Southpoint BlvdColumbus, OH 43207
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Highview Place Apartments
244 Highview LndgColumbus, OH 43207
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Windmiller Pointe
3051 S High StColumbus, OH 43207
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3047 Baker Hill Rd
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Parsons Village East Senior Apartments
1833 Parsons AveColumbus, OH 43207
287 E Woodrow Ave
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287 E Woodrow Ave, Unit 289, Unit 289
287 E Woodrow Ave
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1074 Tobi Dr
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4018 Cailin Dr
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1091 Rendezvous Ln
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$1,402 - $3,1001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Buckstone Flats
1260 Seward DrLockbourne, OH 43137
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The Orchards Apartments
310 Rathmell RdLockbourne, OH 43137
1680 Hillcrest Ave
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South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Alum Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| South Alum Creek Studio Apartments | $756 | $710 | $789 |
| South Alum Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,098 | $789 | $3,032 |
| South Alum Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $899 | $3,100 |
| South Alum Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $1,129 | $2,275 |
| South Alum Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $1,521 | $1,995 |
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Cheapest Available South Alum Creek Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Alum Creek area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Columbus Park Apartments priced from $739. Fair Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable South Alum Creek apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Columbus Park Apartments | The Alum | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| Fair Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Indian Mound | 2-Bed, 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Timbercreek | Cedar Brook Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| The Lofton | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Parsons Village East Senior Apartments | A2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,314 |
| Millstone Lakes Apartments | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Madison Grove Townhomes | Unit B 3 bedroom TH | 3BR,2BA | $1,346 |
| The Orchards Apartments | C1 Sandusky | 2BR,2BA | $1,420 |
| Buckstone Flats | The Xander | 2BR,2BA | $1,630 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Alum Creek, OH
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Alum Creek area is the $1.52 price per square foot Two Bed Model at Villas Of Scioto in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value South Alum Creek apartment is the Haydenwood Model at Redwood Obetz starting at $1,891 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Alum Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Villas Of Scioto | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Redwood Obetz | Haydenwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Madison Grove Townhomes | Unit C 4 bedroom TH | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Orchards Apartments | D1 Hickory | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Buckstone Flats | The Xander | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Millstone Lakes Apartments | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Fair Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Parsons Village East Senior Apartments | A2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Indian Mound | 2-Bed, 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Timbercreek | Cedar Brook Flat | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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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 $1,630.
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 $879, while the average apartment in South Alum Creek costs $1,651.
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 16 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 $428 which is $1,223 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Alum Creek.
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