Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Alum Creek Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (8 Rentals)
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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 | $731 | $700 | $789 |
South Alum Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,009 | $390 | $2,126 |
South Alum Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $440 | $2,491 |
South Alum Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $1,129 | $4,007 |
South Alum Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $1,556 | $1,556 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Juniper Crossing priced from $390. Gardenview Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. 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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Juniper Crossing | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $390 |
Gardenview Flats | Your Dream Apartment + 1 Month FREE — Only at G... | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Columbus Park Apartments | The Milbrook | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Alum Creek, OH
As of September 14, 2025 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 $1,899 with a $1.43 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 | Meadowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
The Orchards Apartments | D1 Hickory | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Madison Grove Townhomes | Unit B 3 bedroom TH | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
Buckstone Flats | The Xander | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Millstone Lakes Apartments | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Parsons Village East Senior Apartments | A2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Juniper Crossing | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $0.53 |
Timbercreek | Cedar Brook Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Gardenview Flats | Live Close to Nature, Close to Everything - GET... | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Alum Creek, Columbus, OH
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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 $1,749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Alum Creek?
The cheapest apartment in South Alum Creek is Juniper Crossing which is listed at $390, 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 50 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 $389 which is $1,167 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Alum Creek.
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