Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Alum Creek Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (14 Rentals)

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Seton South Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seton South Apartments

155 Highview BlvdColumbus, OH 43207
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Aries Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aries Court

3783 Aries Brook DrColumbus, OH 43207
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Windmiller Pointe
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Windmiller Pointe

3051 S High StColumbus, 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 1 Bed unit found at Columbus Park Apartments priced from $789. Camellia Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable South Alum Creek apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Park ApartmentsThe Milbrook1BR,1BA$789
Camellia CourtOne Bedroom (1,1)1BR,1BA$860
Fair Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$900
Juniper Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$970
TimbercreekCedar Brook2BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Alum Creek, OH

As of January 25, 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 Meadowood Model at Redwood Obetz starting at $2,023 with a $1.53 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.
Villas Of SciotoTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.52
Redwood ObetzMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.53
The Orchards ApartmentsD1 Hickory3BR,2BA$1.47
Buckstone FlatsThe Xander2BR,2BA$1.58
Millstone Lakes ApartmentsGarden2BR,1BA$1.38
Fair Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Parsons Village East Senior ApartmentsA22BR,1BA$1.46
Madison Grove TownhomesUnit A 2 bedroom TH2BR,1.5BA$1.27
TimbercreekSpring Brook2BR,1BA$1.44
Juniper Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH

Ranked #195

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

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2.5
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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 $1,698.

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 $789, while the average apartment in South Alum Creek costs $1,556.

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 30 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 $366 which is $1,190 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Alum Creek.

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