Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Alum Creek Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Seton South Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seton South Apartments

155 Highview BlvdColumbus, OH 43207
Senior Living
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Aries Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Fair Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

1683 Smith RdColumbus, OH 43207
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South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH Local Guide

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 Gardenview Flats priced from $700. Columbus Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable South Alum Creek apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gardenview FlatsYour Dream Apartment + 1 Month FREE — Only at G...Studio,1BA$700
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe Milbrook1BR,1BA$789
Juniper Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Alum Creek, OH

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Alum Creek area is the $1.09 price per square foot Unit C 4 bedroom TH Model at Madison Grove Townhomes in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,459. The second greatest value South Alum Creek apartment is the Forestwood Model at Redwood Obetz starting at $1,913 with a $1.48 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Madison Grove TownhomesUnit C 4 bedroom TH4BR,2.5BA$1.09
Redwood ObetzForestwood2BR,2BA$1.48
The Orchards ApartmentsD1 Hickory3BR,2BA$1.47
Buckstone FlatsThe Xander2BR,2BA$1.45
Millstone Lakes ApartmentsGarden2BR,1BA$1.38
Parsons Village East Senior ApartmentsA22BR,1BA$1.46
3001 Markham Rd, Unit 3001A3001 Markham Rd2BR,1BA$1.12
TimbercreekSpring Brook2BR,1BA$1.38
Juniper Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.31
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe Milbrook1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH

Ranked #230

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Alum Creek Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Alum Creek?

The cheapest apartment in South Alum Creek is Gardenview Flats which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Alum Creek costs $4,000.

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 $229 which is $3,771 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Alum Creek.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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